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Bias in Clinical Research Studies
To succeed, a clinical research study must be fully impartial and free from human error. But researchers are humans, too – which means unintentional bias …
The Placebo in Clinical Research Studies
You’ve likely heard of the “placebo effect,” a phenomenon that occurs when researchers study participants in a control group. In clinical research studys, control groups …
Diversity in Clinical Research Studies
Age, sex, comorbidities, and race can all be crucial elements of medical decision making. Clinical Research Organizations strive to obtain a diverse group of participants, …
Debunking the Myths of Clinical Research
research studies involving drug and medical devices play a crucial role in the medical community, helping scientists discover new ways to detect, diagnose, and treat …
Breaking Down the Stigma of Clinical Research
The clinical research study space has experienced incredible progress over the span of the last several decades. However, some trial organizers may still struggle to …
How to Improve Clinical Research Study Recruitment
Recruitment remains one of the biggest challenges associated with clinical research studys. For drug, vaccine, and palliative care trials, time is absolutely critical. After all, …
Benefits of Negative Pressure Rooms
In the fall of 2020, QPS Missouri added a 2,500-square-foot negative pressure facility to our campus located in Springfield, Missouri. The facility includes a common …
Protections for Children in Clinical Research
Pediatric clinical research is critically important to the future of the medical field. But how can parents ensure their children are being treated fairly, ethically, …