As clinical research industry advancements increasingly include the incorporation of new technologies, it is critical that the global site community commit to continued education so they are a part of the digital evolution.

The SCRS Digital Innovation Initiative (DII) empowers clinical research sites by addressing the demand for education and training on decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) and other emerging clinical technologies.

This critical initiative has been designed to advise, educate and connect clinical research industry stakeholders on current and upcoming technology advancements and their impact on site sustainability.

Goals

• Informing sites and industry about the evolving site landscape
• Enhancing learning opportunities for sites surrounding current and future technologies

Cut 25

Excessive training requirements slow down study start-up, increase site burden, and create inefficiencies. Through strategic collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and industry commitment, Cut >25 drives meaningful reductions in training time without compromising compliance or quality.

SCRS is calling on pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and technology partners to right-size site training by eliminating unnecessary, redundant, and inefficient training requirements. This initiative aims to improve operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality education for clinical research professionals.

Best Practices & Recommendations for Sites

Decentralized Trials

Sites considering decentralized trials should start by assessing their capabilities, identifying gaps, and determining the best path forward for adoption.

Connected Devices

Learn how to integrate connected devices into clinical trials to simplify operations and improve the site and patient experience.

Site Guide to Cybersecurity on a Budget

Cybersecurity threats are a real risk for clinical sites. Learn how to assess your exposure, respond to a breach, and build a prevention strategy without breaking the budget.

Site Tech Implementation Checklist

Technology won’t fix broken processes. This checklist walks sites through every phase of a successful tech implementation, from pre-planning and stakeholder engagement to training, compliance, and post-launch follow-up.

Site Technology Challenges and Solutions

A practical look at the technology challenges sites face in clinical trials with short, mid, and long-term solutions to address them, while keeping operations strong and compliant.