Future of Clinical Research


Back to basics: Agentic AI and how it’s impacting clinical trial research
Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022, the buzz around artificial intelligence has been impossible to ignore. From advertisements during the SuperBowl to webinars and working groups, the impact of artificial intelligence has been felt in almost every sector of our world.
But, what if we told you the most transformative shift is still on the horizon?
When ChatGPT first released it changed the way the world, including clinical research, worked. Now NVIDIA, one of the most premier companies leading the way in the development of AI, has stated that they expect the development of Agentic AI, a new type of artificial intelligence to “change the way we work in ways that parallel how different work became with the arrival of the internet.”
This means agentic AI may have a much bigger impact than even generative AI did years back.
So, if you’re curious about agentic AI, read on as we delve into its nature, differentiate it from generative AI, and reveal its transformative role in clinical research."


What is SaaS, and how are life science companies using it today?
In today's digital age, Software as a Service (SaaS) has emerged as a cornerstone of cloud computing, transforming how businesses and individuals access and utilize software applications.
This cloud-based software deployment model has become increasingly popular due to its accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. Now, SaaS is making significant inroads in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, offering solutions to longstanding challenges and driving innovation.


Evidence & Insights: A Data-Driven Exploration of Decentralized Elements and Digital Trial Technologies
In Medable’s first edition of Evidence and Insights, you’ll get an in-depth look at our research investments and collaborations exploring the effects of DCTs and clinical research technology. Through strategic partnerships and continued investment, we’ve spearheaded efforts that redefine industry standards and set a new precedent for the evidentiary basis of technology’s impact on drug development.


Experts discuss AI’s future in pharma
In June of 2022, Open AI forever changed the world’s technological landscape with the release of ChatGPT 3.5. The explosion and proliferation of AI tools have become a focal point of interest and curiosity in almost every industry, with commentators in pharma wondering how AI can improve clinical research.
In January 2024, panelists from Syneos, Obvious Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, IDEA Pharma, and GSR Ventures joined Medable’s CEO, Dr. Michelle Longmire, to discuss the purpose, potential, and power this transformative technology offers.
Here’s what they had to say.


2024 Predictions: Digital Advancements in eCOA and Clinical Trials
As we look ahead to 2024, the landscape of clinical development is poised for significant advancements in digital and artificial intelligence. As leaders in clinical outcome measurement and innovation, our team at Medable is mission driven to continue to accelerate clinical development timelines with transformation technology.


Rapid evolution: How DCT’s DNA became standard in modern clinical trials
It’s impossible to deny how different clinical trials look almost four years after the pandemic revolutionized clinical research. Today, the digital and decentralized tools and technologies that enabled clinical trials to carry on through the COVID-19 pandemic are present (in some form) in nearly all clinical trials, a far cry from the dynamics of 2019.


Unlocking scalability in pharma with AI
What is the path to addressing the remaining 10,000 human diseases?
Almost two years ago, Medable CEO Michelle Longmire asked this question in a blog titled “Accelerating the path from possibility to proof in the development of new medicines.” Back then, she wrote that leveraging the most meaningful tools we had at the time would drive new synergies at the intersection of safety, science, and speed and enable a new era of drug development.
Today, our industry stands at the precipice of a new era in clinical research, marked by rapid advancements in technologies that society widely refers to as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML). While each of these technologies has existed for some time, recent advancements in their capabilities have brought them to the forefront of our industry.
In the future, AI and ML may prove to be the most important technologies of our time, as they have the potential to enable true scalability in pharma, as well as other business sectors.


Patient perspectives: The balancing act of trial participation
When we think about clinical trials, our minds often gravitate toward the scientific intricacies of these studies - the testing of new treatments, data analysis, and the quest for medical breakthroughs. However, it's essential to remember that behind every clinical trial, there's a patient, and often a caregiver, whose life is deeply impacted by this journey.
So, let’s consider this: the concept of "Participation-Life Balance" and how technology can enhance the design and workflow of clinical trials while acknowledging the holistic needs of patients and caregivers to work towards achieving this.


Medable Petitions Comments on ICHE6(R3) Draft Guidance
When technology enters a regulated environment, early adopters often cite regulatory uncertainty as a hurdle. In fact, a 2021 Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) survey showed that regulatory uncertainty and lack of harmonization were the top reasons that hindered adoption of elements of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased adoption of decentralized methodologies was guided by temporary guidances put out by many regulators such as FDA’s March 2020 “Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” and the corresponding EMA guidance, which explicitly mentioned it would expire at the end of the designated Public Health Emergency.


Unlocking Patient Engagement: Enhancing the Clinical Trial Experience with Consumerization
In this panel discussion, industry experts from Uber Health, iXlayer, and Medable will discuss the rise in technology adoption has also raised the expectations of trial participants, who now seek simpler, more consumer-like experiences in clinical design.


The Digital Future is Now eBook
According to Grandview Research,the hybrid and decentralized clinicaltrial (DCT) market will be worth more than 12 billion dollars by 2030. Sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the rapid ascent of patient centered technology and the digital and decentralized trials they’ve spawned has forever changed the landscape of clinical conduct.


DCT Digital Week: Creating the Digital Foundation for Scale in Clinical Development
Learn how sponsors and CROs can improve their clinical trial conduct by developing new strategies that create sustainable, repeatable, and effective clinical conduct.


The Definitive Guide to Digital Evidence Generation
According to Grandview Research, the hybrid and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) market will be worth more than 12 billion dollars by 2030. Sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the rapid ascent of patient-centered technology and the digital and decentralized trials they’ve spawned has forever changed the landscape of clinical conduct. Sponsors are increasingly turning to DCT platforms in alignment with the rise of Life Science and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. For those who haven't made the jump yet, there are many questions, including "What is a decentralized clinical trial?" Find out with this in-depth guide to decentralized clinical trials. Uncover how they work, their benefits, and how they transform clinical development.