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Explore a diverse range of clinical research topics on The Signal, our blog featuring expert insights and opinions from our clinical, medical, digital health, science, and eClinical technology solution thought leaders. Topics include outcomes measurement science and best practices, trial design and evidence generation strategies, approaches to optimizing endpoint reliability, and more.

Clinician Ratings
Innovations in Pediatric Depression Assessment: The Electronic CDRS-R
Elizabeth Jones, MA; Samantha Silverman, MS, MPH; Margot Oakley, MSN; Joan Busner, PhD
May 2, 2025

Clinician Ratings
Uncovering Common Rater Errors in Cognitive Assessments for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials
Marcela Roy, MA; Sayaka Machizawa, PsyD.; Marta Pereira, PhD.; & David S. Miller, MD, MA
Apr 18, 2025

Cognitive Assessments
CDR System Attention Battery: Enhancing Patient Screening and CNS Clinical Trial Success
Helen Brooker & Pascal Goetghebeur
Mar 17, 2025

Data Analytics
A Data-Driven Approach to Clinical Trial Site Selection
Martina Micaletto, Alan Kott, & Petra Reksoprodjo
Feb 19, 2025