Innovating Clinical Trials
Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.
Ted Trafford - https://traffordresearch.com/
With 29 years of experience in clinical research, Ted leads Feasibility, Business Development, and Site Relationship teams as Director of Business Development at Probity Medical Research, a clinical trial site administrative support company with a consortium of 70 sites across four countries. As a writer, advisor and speaker, Ted contributes to thought leadership and strategic initiatives in the clinical trials industry, leveraging his extensive experience and creative approach to drive meaningful discussion and progress for Sponsors, CROs, Sites and Technology Vendors.
Liam Eves - https://www.theendpointpodcast.com/
Liam's held executive roles in SMOs and CROs, and led all major functions of trial delivery. His journey into the field began unexpectedly after an injury ended his career as a professional footballer. Over the years Liam has optimized trial delivery methods / systems for effective enrollment and trial delivery. Currently, he focuses on building and advising companies in the clinical trial space.
Innovating Clinical Trials
ICT Ep19: The World of Site Startup in Clinical Trials
In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford dive into the complex and often chaotic world of site startup in clinical trials. Using a creative metaphor of a horse race, they vividly illustrate the hurdles and unpredictable challenges faced during site activation, from regulatory documentation delays to contract negotiations stumbling out of the gate.
Liam and Ted explore the critical impact of poor planning, misaligned communication, and unreliable vendors on trial timelines, emphasizing how these factors can derail even the most promising studies. They also discuss actionable solutions, such as adopting more realistic startup timelines, improving communication with sites and patients, and streamlining access to necessary resources and technology.
With a mix of humor, insight, and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand the intricacies of site startup and how to overcome its challenges.