Independent Researcher, Flower Mound, Texas 75028, USA
Review Article
Factors Influencing Timely Initiation of Clinical Trials: An Analysis of Start-up Phase Delays
Author(s): Shriya Das*
Efficient commencement of clinical trials is pivotal for their successful execution. The purpose of this
study was to determine and examine the factors that contribute to trial start-up delays. The study assessed 20 clinical trials'
start-up stages in order to identify relevant variables. Results showed that trials with an emphasis on devices, trials that did
not outsource, trials that utilized less auxiliary services, and trials that employed interventional designs had quicker start-up
times than observational studies. Also approval times were substantially shortened by using a centralized
Institutional Review Board (IRB) rather than a local IRB. Furthermore, compared to studies that successfully
enrolled subjects, those who failed to do so required more time to complete contracts and budgets and secure IRB
clearance. This study underscores the diverse impact of .. View more»