December 1996 - The CenterWatch Monthly : Volume 3, Issue 6, December 1996

Sizing Up Sponsors

Investigative sites rate the best and worst sponsors to work with

Sites select Merck as top sponsor: say company's infrequent use of CROs is key factor

Overall, sites give sponsors good - but not great - grades. Survey identifies numerous problem areas in sponsor-site relationships

Acquisitions Market for Investigative Sites Heats Up

Collaborative Clinical Research acquires Walker Clinical Evaluations; Clinical Studies acquires sites in Pennsylvania and Florida

Although acquisition activity is increasing, sites seeking high 'cash-out' valuations are likely to be disappointed

Patient Recruitment: Courting the Elderly

The fifth part of our series on patient recruitment

Discusses the importance and challenges of recruiting elderly patients in clinical trials

Elderly patient recruitment strategies are discussed

CenterStage: As Prices for CROs Soar, Seller Beware

Investment banker discusses CRO transaction valuations and the risks for sellers

• Grant Leads