Rewarding Aspects of Working with Clinical Trial Families
Working within clinical trials provides a unique perspective on the families involved in research studies. Over time, repeated interactions with traveling families create a deeper understanding of their circumstances and help build a stronger sense of empathy. Because many families travel frequently for appointments, there is often an opportunity to develop familiarity and trust. This […]
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. […]
The Human Side of Clinical Trials
The Human Side of Clinical Trials: A Week That Reminded Me Why I Do This Job Working as a clinical trial travel coordinator, I often focus on logistics—booking flights, arranging hotels, processing reimbursements. But every now and then, a situation reminds me of the human side of what we do and why our work matters […]
International Pediatric Patient Travel and Accommodation Support
A child patient from Bangladesh required specialized medical treatment within a clinical trial in New York City. Both the child and their mother did not speak English and needed an interpreter for effective communication. The Challenge Colpitts Clinical needed to ensure effective communication between the child’s family and healthcare providers, provide comfortable and convenient accommodation […]
Accommodating a Child’s Medical Needs
Overview A family flew from Norway to Cleveland for the long-term treatment of their child, who had specific medical needs. The Challenge The challenge was to find suitable accommodations and furniture that would meet the child’s requirements. Our Solution A Colpitts Clinical Travel Coordinator located an unfurnished apartment near the hospital, ensuring convenient access to […]
Hành trình của một gia đình cùng Colpitts Clinical
Supporting Cultural Familiarity and Comfort: A Family’s Journey with Colpitts Clinical Overview At Colpitts Clinical, we recently had the privilege of hosting a family from Algeria, whose 8-year-old son was participating in a gene therapy trial. The family’s primary concern was maintaining their son’s Halal diet, crucial for both religious observance and dietary restrictions. The […]
Biến điều không thể thành có thể
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 their own would be hard pressed to find suitable accommodations during sold-out events like the Super Bowl, citywide conventions, or during peak […]
Reliable Air Transport for the Most Precious Cargo
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 deliver. Colpitts Clinical working with medical air providers and the Medical Flight Team will plan every aspect of the transfer, from […]
Lost, But Not Alone
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 experienced traveler. Colpitts’ Clinical Team knows that the best way to ease patients’ minds about their upcoming travel is to help them feel more prepared. Colpitts […]
Tracking the storm keeps patient care on-track
When natural disasters threaten patients’ ability to receive necessary medical care, Colpitts Clinical must track these weather events closely while simultaneously arranging for emergency alternatives. This was the case with the September 2017 hurricane season in the United States, which had devastating effects on Texas and Florida, as well as Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. […]