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The Signal in the Search: What Participant Patterns Reveal About Protocol Risk
Participant search patterns reveal protocol friction points before they become deviations — a new kind of quality signal for coordinators, CROs, and sponsors.
Brian Blackmon

What Happens When the Participant Leaves?
Caregivers are the unsung backbone of clinical trials. Ignoring them isn't just a missed opportunity—it's a risk to data integrity and retention.
Brian Blackmon

Built With Them, Not Just For Them
Why Clear Trials is opening its design process
Brian Blackmon

Informed Consent Is a Moment. Comprehension Is a Journey.
Consent happens once. Understanding needs to happen throughout the trial. Here's why the post-signature experience matters more than we think.
Andy Busam

The Readability Gap No One Talks About
Consent forms average a 10th-14th grade reading level. Participants average 7th-8th grade. This gap drives dropout, deviations, and data quality issues.
Andy Busam