Newsletter | April 16, 2026

04.16.26 -- 5 eTMF Questions, Agentic AI's Real Impact On Clinical Trials & More

VIRTUAL EVENT

IRT/RTSM Vendor Showcase: Compare Platforms Live On May 7 See 15-minute live demos, side-by-side comparisons, and real-time Q&A from leading IRT/RTSM vendors — built for clinical ops, data, IT, and procurement teams.

FROM THE EDITOR

Claude's ClinicalTrials.gov Tool: What It Can — And Can't — Do

A recruitment expert weighs in on Claude's ClinicalTrials.gov connector — what it actually changes for sponsors and what gaps still need solving.

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

How Federated Data Networks Are Reshaping Biopharma RWE

Federated networks, platform aggregators, and partnerships have evolved to meet biopharma's data demands across R&D, regulatory strategy, and commercial success.

WHAT'S WORKING

Agentic AI In Clinical Trials: Real Workflows, Real Results

See how agentic AI is cutting variability, streamlining clinical workflows, and reinforcing compliance as trial complexity continues to grow.

AI Automation Delivers Real-Time Insights In Clinical Trials

Automated data flows and human-guided AI enable faster, more reliable oversight. See how real-time insights and unified monitoring drive quality and readiness.

5 Questions Sponsors Must Ask Before Choosing An eTMF Platform

Lean teams need a strategic eTMF choice. The right platform accelerates startup, cuts manual oversight, strengthens site collaboration, and stays inspection-ready.

One Patient App To Handle Scheduling, Payments & Surveys

A unified patient app combines scheduling, questionnaires, travel, and payments — reducing burden, boosting retention, engagement, and data quality across trials.

Consumer-Centered Innovation Could Fix Clinical Trial Enrollment

Clinical trial enrollment remains a top bottleneck in drug development. Consumer-centric innovations could improve every stage of the recruitment journey.

How One Top-5 Pharma Company Improved Data With eSource

See how a top-five pharma company used central eSource to boost site performance, improve data consistency, and enable remote monitoring across its trials.

Beyond Data Capture: Structured Workflows That Accelerate Trials

Structured workflow management liberates clinical data from administrative hurdles — transforming trials into a high-speed engine for medical innovation.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Outsourcing In Clinical Trials East Coast — May 12–13, NJ

Arena International’s Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast returns, bringing industry leaders together in New Brunswick to share knowledge on developing operationally efficient clinical trials and advancing clinical research. This two-day conference will connect clinical outsourcing professionals, providing networking opportunities, case studies, and panel discussions, with two streams focusing on clinical operations & outsourcing and clinical technology & innovation. Find out more.

SOLUTIONS

A Smarter Framework For Clinical Vendor Selection