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The Role of a Control Group in Clinical Trials
If you've ever seen a skincare brand boast “clinically proven results” or a supplement promise “backed by science,” you might wonder,...
Ben Brockman
Aug 273 min read
How a Pet Clinical Trial Can Elevate Your Product
As the pet care industry becomes increasing popular with supplements, calming chews, functional treats, and wellness devices flooding the...
Ben Brockman
Aug 203 min read
The Rise of Remote Monitoring in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have come a long way from traditional, site-based models. Today, remote monitoring clinical trials are reshaping how...
Ben Brockman
Jul 283 min read
Using Single-Arm Trials to Validate Wellness Products
If you’re a wellness brand looking to validate your product’s benefits, you’ve probably come across various types of clinical trials. One...
Ben Brockman
Jul 143 min read
How Much Should You Pay Clinical Trial Participants?
Clinical trials play a vital role in validating product claims and ensuring safety, especially in industries like supplements, skincare,...
Ben Brockman
Jul 33 min read
How a Longitudinal Study Validates Product Claims Over Time
In the world of clinical research, not all study designs offer the same depth of insight. For brands seeking to demonstrate how their...
Ben Brockman
May 123 min read
Turmeric Becomes Latest Natural Supplement to Attain Clinical Backing
New research in the realm of natural supplements has just come to light with a study published in the British Medical Journal, stating...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 20, 20233 min read
FDA's Update Sparks Transformation for Clinical Trials
The FDA released a draft update that could affect how your clinical trial is conducted.
Susanne Mitschke
Jun 20, 20233 min read
NY's Bill Aimed at Minors’ Access to Supplements Under Scrutiny
A bill aimed at limiting the sale of weight loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors has made significant progress in the New York...
Susanne Mitschke
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Everything you need to know: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act
Learn how MoCRA will impact your cosmetic brand when it comes to making product claims.
Susanne Mitschke
Apr 28, 20234 min read
3 Tech Trends in Clinical Trials with Susanne Mitschke
Clinical research has significantly changed in the last few years, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting push for...
Susanne Mitschke
Feb 27, 20233 min read
News: FDA places hold on Viking therapeutics trial
Viking therapeutics had been carrying out Phase Ib of its trial for adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) patients until the FDA placed a hold on...
Morgan Carpenter
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Intercept's NASH treatment vies for FDA Approval
FDA Approval may finally be secured for Intercept’s OCA NASH treatment, but there are still a few obstacles that may hinder high sales...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 18, 20212 min read
News: POLARIX meets Phase III Primary Goals
Roche has just reported that their Polivy combination therapy has reached its primary endpoints during the Phase III POLARIX clinical...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Current Clinical Trials for Psychedelics in Mental Health
Earlier this week we explored the rising trend of psychedelics being researched as an option for treatment resistant mental health...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 9, 20212 min read
News: FDA un-pauses Bluebird Bio Gene Therapy trials
The FDA has lifted its temporary pause on bluebird bio’s gene therapy trials for adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients of sickle cell...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 16, 20212 min read
Updates on Clinical Trial Trends
At the beginning of the year, we took a look at the top clinical trial trends emerging, and as we enter the second half of 2021 it is...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 11, 20213 min read
3 Clinical Trials to watch this Summer
As we enter the second half of 2021, new clinical trials are popping up that are worth keeping an eye one. Today, we round up a few...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 7, 20213 min read
Challenges and Developments in IBS Clinical Trials
On Monday we talked about the ways that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can affect people’s lives, and be anywhere from mildly annoying to...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 23, 20213 min read
Alkili shares data from ADHD Video game trial
Alkili Interactive has just published its findings from its STARS-Adjunct trial, which explored the efficacy of EndeavorRX, a video game...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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