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Since the inception of clinical trial patient travel and expense services at Colpitts Clinical nearly 20 years ago, it was clear to our team that there were significant barriers to participation [...]

High Risk Patient during a Pandemic While most of the world has avoided travel throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the most vulnerable people needed to feel a sense of patient safety while [...]

Just when you think that the odds are stacked against you and you will never find what you need, Colpitts Clinical might surprise you in making the impossible possible. An individual traveling on [...]

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Medical Visas Participants in clinical trials have many things to consider when participating in a trial, especially when they are travelling internationally to the [...]

A Rewarding Career in Clinical Travel Helping people has always been my passion, which is why I originally pursued a career in early childhood education. I worked in that field for eight years [...]

Going The Extra Mile: Gas vs. Mileage for Reimbursements As unemployment rates continue an upward trend due to the global pandemic, many Americans are looking for any way possible to cut costs [...]

Challenging times bring out the best in people and it truly shows the importance of always pulling together as a team. You may be part of a team at work with your colleagues, at home with your [...]

When a patient enrolls in a clinical trial, the hope is that they will receive relief from whatever medical condition affects their quality of life. The success of treatments involved in these [...]

Clinical trials represent a significant investment of time and resources, and for many patients, they represent the hope for new medical advancements and treatments. The COVID-19 pandemic has [...]

In the travel industry, there are always new challenges to address. COVID-19 may be the biggest we have faced, but together with our partners, we are taking on the challenge. Many of our vendor [...]

We work hard throughout the year and dream of that vacation – maybe to a fun-filled theme park or a picturesque cruise. We get our luggage ready and start packing, making sure everything [...]

Reloadable credit cards have changed the game when it comes to billing and patient reimbursement for clinical trial expenses. The cards have made it easier than ever for patients to manage their [...]

Depending on where you live, you may be lucky enough to have clinical trials available nearby. Many patients might only live a few hours from their site, while others are halfway across the [...]

Oh, how enjoyable it was to attend the MassBio’s Patient Advocacy Summit 2019. For those of you who are not familiar, patient advocacy is an area of health care focused on advocacy for patients, [...]

The U.S. and many other countries have various types and requirements when it comes to visas for international visitors. The type of visa required often depends on the nature of travel – whether [...]

Many of us take for granted the ability to quickly grab a taxi or ride share from the airport to our final destination. Apps have made it easier than ever to coordinate that short, last leg of [...]

Colpitts has become a recognized name in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as a specialist in clinical trial travel. Many sponsors and site coordinators – over 700 of them – have [...]

In terms of building interpersonal relationships with patients, travel coordination for clinical trials may sound like it’s a pretty hands-off job. One might assume that our clinical coordinators [...]

Travel coordination sounds pretty straightforward – book flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc. When travel involves clinical trial patients, you then have to consider long-term and medical [...]

Clinical trials recruit patients from all over the world. Particularly in the research of rare diseases, it is not uncommon for trial participants to travel from all corners of the globe in [...]

We have an amazing team that is made up of many different positions offering complementary skills from reservations, accounting, account management, sales, contracting and management based in [...]

For some patients, the idea of air travel can be daunting. Being an inexperienced traveler can be difficult, but imagine also having to worry about your special health needs while flying. Usually [...]

At Colpitts Clinical we are proud to be able to say that we have true global reach. With headquarters in the United States, Canada, and the UK, our operational capabilities extend to well over 50 [...]

Thanks to new and improved payment capabilities like reloadable patient expense credit cards, clinical trial patients rarely have to think about all of the finances involved in their clinical [...]

If  you have ever waited anxiously at the gate to board your flight, you know your wait will soon be over when you hear the announcement that anyone who needs some extra time to get on the plane [...]

Patients and their families are at the center of every working day for the Colpitts Clinical Team. From arranging expense reimbursements, to booking rail tickets, to confirming an Air Ambulance, [...]

We all know that there is a complex and continued unmet need for new medicines across the Globe to treat cancer, immunological and rare and orphan diseases.  The challenge to bring new drugs to [...]

Flexibility & Responsiveness in Clinical Trial Patient Travel and Expense Programs Drives Referrals The Colpitts Clinical Team says that 80% of new business comes from trial sponsors and site [...]

When Sponsors face the need to transport a clinical trial patient due to an urgent medical need, sponsor, patient and family need the peace of mind that only a medical air service provider can [...]

Traveling requires some practice before a person feels comfortable planning, packing, navigating airports, and making their way around new places. All of this can be stressful even for the [...]

As the largest, longest-running event in the life sciences industry, this gathering was designed to foster the international exchange of actionable insights to improve health globally through the [...]

The global clinical trial travel company reports that 80 percent of its trial sponsor clients utilize sedan services to reduce instances of missed appointments. NORWOOD, MASS. – Costs can grow [...]

Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the globe each May to recognize the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial aboard a ship on May 20, [...]

NORWOOD, MASS. – Clinical trial sponsors, CROs and clinical trials sites are quick to seize an opportunity to eliminate time and costs associated with issuing patient reimbursement and stipend [...]

The Colpitts Clinical team works tirelessly throughout the year at our offices across the country and across the globe. After all those late nights and last-minute itinerary changes, our favorite [...]

We talk a lot about the benefits of being a travel company with a global presence. Colpitts has headquarters in North America, Canada, and Europe, and we have countless connections to local [...]

When faced with the challenge of running 13.1 miles, my mind was initially filled with self-doubt. But after doing a bit of research into how this challenge could contribute to the lives of so [...]

NORWOOD, MASS. – Every day medical researchers, scientists, patients, and families search for treatments for conditions that affect people all over the world. Clinical trials have shown the [...]

The Genomics Festival is a two-day festival of ideas, innovation and a fast moving science and industry platform that took place at the Boston Convention Center. Between the industry leading [...]

Many times the term “outsourcing” invokes a negative response, but at the Fierce Biotech 2017 conference hosted this year in Boston, outsourcing was a key topic of positive conversations. One of [...]

I have been involved in the airline and travel management business for over 30 years and I have heard countless stories about ways in which passengers try to board their flight early. I know it’s [...]

When natural disasters threaten patients’ ability to receive necessary medical care, Colpitts Clinical must track these weather events closely while simultaneously arranging for emergency [...]

Colpitts’ latest portal release allows clients 24/7 access to create new patient profiles, travel requests, patient prepaid card requests, patient reimbursement forms and more, including when [...]

So you have been tasked with planning an Investigator Meeting (IM). These events have such a significant impact on the overall success of a clinical trial that the desire to achieve results can [...]

Participating in a clinical trial not only requires the involvement of the participant, but it often also entails some commitment from their family. Often, participants must live at the site of a [...]

Many people know that May is Health Awareness Month, but did you know that May 20 is a day designated specifically to celebrate the advancements made by clinical research professionals? Clinical [...]

Many people know the uneasy feeling of being in an unfamiliar place. In this type of situation we look for comforts that remind us of home and give us the sense that we’re not alone. Providing [...]

Colpitts Clinical routinely encounters patients who have medical needs that make being away from home challenging. Addressing these needs in Colpitts’ custom itineraries is standard practice, [...]

Some logistical challenges cannot be predicted or planned for, but years of experience have given Colpitts Clinical the advantage of knowing how to respond quickly and effectively to common [...]

Airlines are continuously adding to their lists of restricted items in checked and carry-on baggage. Travelers can often be seen unloading oversized liquids at the security gate and begrudgingly [...]

Pets are part of the family, so it’s no surprise that Colpitts receives many requests for patients to bring along their service or companion animals while on medical-related travel. Only certain [...]

NORWOOD, MA. – Since 2001, Colpitts Clinical has partnered with International Travel Management and over 85 enterprises to create a global network of cohesive, multinational travel solutions [...]

Colpitts Clinical Trial Travel has announced that it will manage travel services for its 500th clinical trial this month. The experience of servicing 500 trials has given Colpitts’ clinical team [...]

NORWOOD, MASS. – Patient travel is an often overlooked aspect of successful clinical trials, yet requires extensive coordination and expertise. Colpitts Clinical Trial Travel & Expense, a [...]

There is no simple, out-of-the-box solution for clinical trial travel. Each trial sponsor deals with varying site requirements, levels of patient care and accommodation needs. Essentially, there [...]

Patients involved in clinical trials often have medical conditions that make travel challenging. The clinical team at Colpitts is skilled in organizing travel for patients who require special [...]

Some clinical trials require participation from an extremely limited population, meaning that sponsors are often eager to ensure that all qualified subjects are able to participate. Over ten [...]

Communication is an essential component in a project as complex and detailed as a clinical trial. The verbal and written exchanges between researchers and patients play a key role in everything [...]

One major aspect of sponsoring a clinical trial is being culturally sensitive to the needs of patients who come from all over world. Cultural factors are especially important to account for when [...]