Inside The World Of CROs: Unveiling The Engines Of Clinical Research

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  • 15 April 2024

Overview

In the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors, clinical research organizations have a critical role to play. By offering research services on a contractual basis, they help companies to support themselves. Let us take a look at the exciting world of clinical research organizations and see how important they are.

What Are CROs?

CROs are companies involved in providing various R&D services to the biotechnology and medical device, pharmaceutical industries. Biopharmaceutical development, clinical trial management and pharmacovigilance are also covered by these services. By providing specialized expertise and resources, contract research organizations aim at simplifying the entry into the market and streamlining the drug development process.

Role of CROs in the Research Process

CROs are involved in different stages of the research process: 

  1. Biopharmaceutical Development: Clinical research organizations are assisting in the development of new drugs from preclinical studies to clinical trials at an earlier stage.
  2. Clinical Development: Clinical research organizations are responsible for the design and management of clinical trials and for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
  3. Clinical Trials Management: Clinical research organizations shall monitor all aspects of clinical trials, including site selection, patient recruitment, data collection and safety monitoring.
  4. Pharmacovigilance: During clinical studies and after market approval, contract research organizations monitor the safety of medicinal products and medical devices.
  5. Real-World Evidence and Outcomes Research: For the purpose of assessing safety and effectiveness of drugs, CROs collect and analyze data from real-world sources such as medical records that are compiled electronically.
  6. Data management and biostatistics: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  7. Regulatory affairs: Assisting in the preparation and submission of clinical trials applications to regulatory authorities, such as Food and Drug Administration in USA and EMA European Medicines Agency Europe.

Global Market Size of Clinical Trials

  • In 2023, the global clinical trial market was estimated at USD 80.7 billion and is expected to reach a compounded annual growth rate of 6.49% from 2024 until 2030. (Courtesy: Grand View Research)
  • Growth accelerated as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, affecting both virtual and traditional clinical studies. 
  • Rapid technological development, increasing chronic diseases, globalization of clinical trials and increased demand for contract research organizations are factors driving growth. 

Pharmacovigilance in Clinical Trials

  • Pharmacovigilance focuses on identifying, assessing, understanding and preventing adverse reactions related to medicinal products. 
  • Limited safety data are available in clinical studies prior to authorization. The safety of patients in real world use is ensured through the implementation of post authorization, monitoring. 
  • Efforts between Member States, the European Medicines Agency and national competent authorities are coordinated by the EU pharmacovigilance system.

Clinical Research Companies in India

  1. SIRO Clinpharm: It provides comprehensive clinical research services in Mumbai, India.
  2. Innovate Research: Innovate research is dedicated to clinical research that has a global presence.
  3. ProRelix Research: Quality oriented clinical research services based on a client focused approach. 
  4. Aagami: Provides support for strategic consulting and business development.
  5. Abiogenesis Clinpharm: Supporting the management of clinical trials by pharmaceutical companies.
  6. Accelsiors: Accelsiors is a scientifically driven Clinical Research Organization.
  7. Accutest Global: A global CRO expanded in India, Asia, and Brazil.

Chemxpert Database 

Chemxpert is an online database that provides comprehensive information on buyers, suppliers, applications, regulatory data, market size and price trends in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It's providing information on ongoing clinical studies. In addition, access to information on regulatory approvals, certificates and compliance is provided. Transparency, accountability, and accessibility of clinical trial data are also ensured.

Conclusion:

As a general rule, CRAs play an important role in revolutionizing medical industry and facilitating patient care by continuously working for novel therapies and drugs. To meet the high demand for change and innovation in medical field, CRO companies are anticipated to work for the future of healthcare.