December 1996 - The CenterWatch Monthly : Volume 3, Issue 6, December 1996
Product Details
Sizing Up Sponsors
Investigative sites rate the best and worst sponsors to work with
Sites select Merck as top sponsor: say company's infrequent use of CROs is key factor
Overall, sites give sponsors good - but not great - grades. Survey identifies numerous problem areas in sponsor-site relationships
Acquisitions Market for Investigative Sites Heats Up
Collaborative Clinical Research acquires Walker Clinical Evaluations; Clinical Studies acquires sites in Pennsylvania and Florida
Although acquisition activity is increasing, sites seeking high 'cash-out' valuations are likely to be disappointed
Patient Recruitment: Courting the Elderly
The fifth part of our series on patient recruitment
Discusses the importance and challenges of recruiting elderly patients in clinical trials
Elderly patient recruitment strategies are discussed
CenterStage: As Prices for CROs Soar, Seller Beware
Investment banker discusses CRO transaction valuations and the risks for sellers
- Grant Leads