Tag: clinical trial recruitment
Patient screening is one of the most important steps in any clinical study, yet it is often misunderstood or underestimated. For health and wellness brands investing in research, how you screen participants directly impacts your timelines, data quality, and overall study success. Patient screening is the process of evaluating potential study participants against predefined eligibility criteria to determine if they qualify for a clinical trial. It ensures that only the right p
By Ben Brockman
Participant dropouts are one of the most common and costly challenges in clinical trials. When participants leave a study early, timelines slip, data quality suffers, and results can become harder to interpret. Dropouts in clinical trials happen when participants discontinue a study before completion, often due to burden, confusion, lack of engagement, or unmet expectations. You can reduce dropouts by designing participant-friendly protocols, setting clear expectations, maint
By Ben Brockman
When it comes to clinical trials, participants need to know exactly what they're signing up for, and brands must uphold transparency to build credibility. This is where the informed consent form becomes a cornerstone of ethical research. Far more than just paperwork, it’s a vital communication tool that protects both participants and the integrity of your clinical trial. What is an Informed Consent Form? An informed consent form (ICF) is a legal and ethical document provided
By Ben Brockman
When you read that a supplement is “clinically proven” to support joint health or that a serum “reduced wrinkles in 8 weeks,” you’re seeing the end result of a very selective process. Clinical trials don’t test products on just anyone, they rely on carefully defined eligibility criteria to decide who qualifies to participate. In non-pharmaceutical trials, especially in the supplement, skincare, and wellness spaces, eligibility criteria quietly do the heavy lifting: ensurin
By Ben Brockman
In today’s rapidly evolving wellness and consumer health landscape, representation isn’t just a value, it’s a vital part of credible research. Creating a truly impactful clinical trial starts with the people behind the data. As consumer health brands and wellness companies aim to serve broader audiences, ensuring diversity in participant recruitment is no longer optional, it’s essential. Inclusive research leads to more accurate results, stronger product claims, and a deeper
By Ben Brockman