Trial management: we need a cadre of high-class triallists to deliver the answers that patients need

Danielle Beaumont, Monica Arribas, Lauren Frimley, Eni Balogun, Ian Roberts, Haleema Shakur-Still
2019 Trials  
Expert trial managers with the training and experience to overcome operational challenges are often the difference between the success and failure of a clinical trial. Considerable importance is given to the beginning and the end of the clinical trial process, with those responsible for writing a protocol, obtaining funding and analysing the data all being rewarded when the results are published. Yet, trial managers are often overlooked in terms of recognition, value and status. This article
more » ... hlights some of the key barriers to achieving this and makes suggestions on how they can be addressed within clinical trials units registered with the UK Clinical Research Collaboration.
doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3451-z pmid:31196151 pmcid:PMC6567635 fatcat:od6yruiwfzbe5lfhl7i57o7cq4