Strengthening The Sponsor-Site Relationship In Clinical Trials

The past several years, due in part to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been particularly challenging to clinical sites. From adopting new operating models and myriad technologies emanating from decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) to mitigating the financial impacts of inflation to managing ever-increasing responsibilities amid staffing shortages, sites have been tasked at nearly every turn.

In most every working relationship regardless of industry or field, partnerships — amicable and mutually beneficial — are the ticket to success on all fronts. And when it comes to executing successful clinical research, where lives and livelihoods are at stake, any tool, tip, or word of advice that can help sponsors support and understand their sites is of critical importance. 

Herein, experts from sponsors and professional organizations, as well as our own chief editor, Ed Miseta, delve into the challenges experienced by sites and offer ways in which sponsors can strengthen relationships with them, and thereby their patients.