Newsletter | December 18, 2025

12.18.25 -- Accelerating Clinical Innovation With Open-Source Medical Platforms

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Accelerating Clinical Innovation With Open-Source Medical Platforms

Openwater CEO Aaron Timm shares how open-source platforms are redefining clinical research by driving interoperability, accelerating trial design, and enabling global collaboration. Discover why these solutions are essential for scalable innovation and how they empower patient-centric, data-driven approaches.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

7 Considerations For eCOA Technology Solutions

Choosing the right vendor, solution, and deployment model is critical for a clinical trial to be successful. As a sponsor, consider these seven best practices when selecting the best eCOA.

Regulatory Opportunities For Decentralized Clinical Trials

Project SHASTA, a pioneering effort to measure the benefits of decentralized trial elements, reveals significant regulatory opportunities that could shape the future of clinical research.

The AI Revolution In Clinical Trials

AI is transforming clinical trials by accelerating patient recruitment, refining protocol design, and enhancing data quality, resulting in faster, more efficient, and more inclusive research outcomes.

Improving Site Efficiency With Automated Drug Resupply And Forecasting

Interactive Response Technology (IRT) can transform site operations by replacing error-prone manual processes with real-time, automated systems that relieve some of the burden on trial sites.

Real-World Value Realized From DHTs In Clinical Trials

Explore four real-world examples of clinical trials that successfully integrated DHTs. Each case study highlights how DHTs impacted specific aspects of trial design.

Clinical Trial Startup: Insights From The Industry

Uncover key survey findings gleaned from the perspectives of over 500 clinical researchers regarding technological trends and recommendations for enhancing the overall site experience.

The Hidden Cost Of Preferred Vendors

Familiar vendors offer comfort — but at the cost of innovation, fit, and fresh thinking. Ease shouldn’t outweigh excellence when selecting partners for your clinical trial.

Unlocking The Value Of AI In IRT: Practical Perspectives From Vendors

AI can enhance IRT with predictive modeling and automation, but true success relies on high-quality data, compliance, and user trust. Learn practical strategies to boost efficiency.

How EDC Enables End-To-End Data Management In Clinical Trials

As clinical research moves toward adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich models, EDC remains the backbone that makes innovation operationally feasible.

The Promise Of IQVIA One Home For Sites: A Site CEO's Perspective

By providing research sites with a unified, streamlined interface, we can reduce operational friction, enhance collaboration, and ultimately accelerate the development of new therapies.

Timely Lab Data To Inform Outreach To Healthcare Professionals

Leverage flexible data formats and seamless workflow integration while ensuring HIPAA-compliant, deidentified data to protect patient privacy and support secure commercialization processes.

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