Integrated Clinical Trial Services Partners With Thomson CenterWatch

Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) has formed a collaborative alliance with Thomson CenterWatch, a part of the Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC), to educate Americas clinical research investigators and study coordinators on patient recruitment solutions.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 16, 2004 --- Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) has formed a collaborative alliance with Thomson CenterWatch, a part of the Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC), to educate Americas clinical research investigators and study coordinators on patient recruitment solutions. The companies will offer CME-accredited symposiums that allow pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer physicians and their staff a sponsored opportunity to learn more about operating an efficient clinical research enterprise within an existing practice. The programs will enhance patient recruitment with referrals generated from physician attendees.

Over 80 percent of clinical trials are delayed because of problems recruiting and enrolling patients," said Tom Sturgis, President. These delays cost industry companies millions in additional development costs and hundreds of millions in lost revenue. The CME programs fulfill pharmaceutical companies need to engage and educate a community-based physician referral network. This strategy provides a significant competitive advantage."

Thomson CenterWatch, a part of the Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC) is a Boston-based publishing and information services company that provides business journalism, CME-accredited training and manuals, original research and analysis, and market intelligence services to assist organizations in managing and implementing clinical research strategies and operational initiatives.

Integrated Clinical Trial Services is a full service patient enrollment firm that provides clinical trial sponsors, contract research organizations and site networks with a comprehensive resource for patient recruitment expertise. The firms services include patient enrollment feasibility, recruitment strategy, consulting, market research and protocol review, project management, concept design and production, media placement, community resource support, compliance and retention, and more. For more information please call (919) 657-8871. Integrated Clinical Trial Services can be found on the Internet at www.integratedtrials.com.
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