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 Ep20: New ways of thinking about trial delivery
In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford delve into the nuanced frameworks behind effective clinical trial delivery. Liam introduces a proprietary system he has been refining for over 17 years, which leverages four critical lenses: medical/scientific/regulatory, operational/logistics, behavioral science, and leadership. These frameworks aim to streamline trial delivery, reduce costs, and optimize outcomes.
The conversation highlights how simplifying protocols and fostering early communication with regulatory bodies like the FDA can speed up trials and save resources. The discussion also explores often-overlooked aspects like the psychological dynamics of trial teams and participants, emphasizing the importance of motivation, team structure, and tailored patient engagement.
Finally, the episode underscores the significance of strong leadership in navigating inevitable challenges and ensuring cohesive execution. Packed with insights and practical strategies, this episode offers a fresh perspective on clinical trial delivery, blending science, psychology, and operational excellence.