Newsletter | October 29, 2026

10.29.26 -- AI, Digital Twins, And RWE Put Trial Evidence Under Scrutiny

THE EVIDENCE AND AUTHORITY GAPS HOLDING TRIALS BACK

Can Digital Twins Replace Randomization In Clinical Trials?

A veteran biostatistician explains why she remains unconvinced digital twins can replace randomization in clinical trials, at least for now.

 

Who Controls Trial Data Quality: Experts Or Budget Owners?

A former Bayer medical affairs lead examines why budget holders, not data experts, often control critical data-quality decisions and what that means for trials.

Why Clinical Trial Sites Need Fewer Silos, Not More Tech

Disconnected systems force site staff to bridge workflow gaps. Explore why reducing silos, rather than adding technology, matters for trial execution.

AI, RWE, AND THE PRACTICAL TEST OF TRIAL TECHNOLOGY

The 2027 RWE Playbook: AI, Regulation, And Traceability

Prepare for 2027 by auditing real-world data sources and closing traceability gaps. Explore how guidance, AI, and data are reshaping evidence strategy.

How AI Can Accelerate Clinical Trial And Registry Builds

Explore how AI automates tasks across protocol creation, validation, and analysis to speed trial and registry builds while preserving team control.

How Five Sponsors And CROs Improved GLP-1 Trial Delivery

Five case studies show how sponsors and CROs shortened startup and maintained strong eCOA adherence in weight-loss and diabetes trials.

AI Governance In Clinical Research: Turning Oversight Into Action

Learn how structured oversight, transparency, and collaboration support compliance, address bias, and build trust in clinical research AI.

Why Protocol-Driven eSource Fits Site Data Capture Workflows

Jonathan Andrus argues for protocol-driven eSource to reduce transcription, align site workflows, and improve data quality and real-time visibility.

TOOLS FOR CONNECTED WORKFLOWS AND VENDOR OVERSIGHT

Unify Trial Workflows From Protocol To Submission With Judi

Analytics For Clinical Trial Vendor Selection And Management

Elosity For CROs: Deliver, Scale, And Adapt Trial Operations