Mitigating Risk in Patient Transport
Mitigating Risk in Patient Transport: Car Service vs. Rideshare or Taxi For clinical trial patients, particularly seniors, dependable and comfortable transportation to medical appointments is vital. While rideshare and taxi services offer convenience, a dedicated car service provides several key advantages, including ease of use, cleanliness, and specialized care. Accessible and Comfortable Vehicles Car services […]
A Real Example from a French Clinical Trial Site
A Real Example from a French Clinical Trial Site: When Patient-Booked Travel Costs More Than Money In clinical research, patient experience, site efficiency, and cost control are all critical to trial success. Recently, a situation at a site in France highlighted exactly why specialist travel management for clinical trials is not just helpful, it’s essential. […]
Rare Disease Day: Why Clinical Trial Travel Support Matters for Patients
Rare Disease Day Every February, Rare Disease Day shines a spotlight on the millions of individuals and families living with rare conditions. While a single rare disease may affect a small population, over 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. For many of these patients, clinical trials are not just an option, they […]
Why January Matters for Rare Disease Progress
New Year, New Research: Why January Matters for Rare Disease Progress As a new year begins, it brings a renewed focus on discovery, collaboration, and progress. In healthcare and science, January is an important time to highlight the role of research, particularly for rare diseases, where unmet needs remain significant. Although February is officially recognized […]
A Season of Gratitude
A Season of Gratitude: Honoring the Patients and Caregivers Who Make Clinical Research Possible As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the importance of gratitude, connection, and the impact one person can make on another’s life. In clinical research, that impact is felt every day. This December, we extend our deepest thanks to the […]
Beyond Logistics: How Patient Travel Drives Clinical Trial Success
Beyond Logistics: How Patient Travel Drives Clinical Trial Success In today’s research landscape, clinical trial sponsors face intense pressure to accelerate timelines, control costs, and meet growing expectations for diversity and compliance. While most of the focus lands on site selection, protocol design, and data collection, one critical factor is often overlooked: patient travel logistics. […]
Patient Stories: How Thoughtful Travel Makes a Difference
How Thoughtful Travel Makes a Difference Clinical trials are about more than medical treatments, they’re about people, their journeys, and the support that makes those journeys possible. At Colpitts Clinical, we have the privilege of helping patients focus on what matters most: their care. Along the way, patients often share their experiences, and today we […]
How Clinical Trial Travel and Expense Management Drives Better Patient Retention
Clinical Trial Travel and Expense Management Drives Better Patient Retention Clinical trials are the backbone of medical innovation, yet retaining participants through the end of a study remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. High dropout rates not only delay timelines but also increase costs and compromise data quality. One often-overlooked solution? Partnering with a […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Advancing Research, Supporting Patients Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of education, prevention, and research in the fight against breast cancer. Despite advances in detection and treatment, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, more than […]
How Travel & Expense Management Supports Patients, and Sponsors in Clinical Trials
How Travel & Expense Management Supports Patients, and Sponsors in Clinical Trials Clinical trials hold the promise of advancing medicine and bringing new hope to patients with life-limiting conditions. But beyond the science and innovation, trials succeed or fail based on the people involved, patients who commit their time, energy, and trust, and sponsors who […]