About Clinical Research

Clinical Research Careers

May 24, 2023

Clinical research offers a dynamic and fulfilling career path for individuals passionate about advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. As the demand for groundbreaking treatments and therapies continues to grow, so does the need for skilled professionals in this field. In this article, we will delve into the various roles within clinical research, shed … Read more

Clinical Trial Phases What Happens in Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4

Clinical Trial Phases: What Happens in Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4?

July 5, 2022

Clinical trials are research studies of medications, vaccines, medical devices, procedures, diagnostics (tests), and other health-related products. These studies involve participants (also known as patients, volunteers, or subjects) to determine whether certain experimental products are safer and/or more effective than currently approved products. Without clinical trials, it would be impossible to develop new medicines, cures, … Read more

What is the Role of a Principal Investigator in a Clinical Trial

What is the Role of a Principal Investigator in a Clinical Trial?

May 18, 2022

What is a Principal Investigator? A principal investigator (PI) is the person responsible for overseeing a clinical trial, research grant, or other sponsored research project. In clinical trials, also known as medical studies, principal investigators generally are physicians that carry out the study plan, known as the clinical trial protocol. The principal investigator also analyzes … Read more

How to Find a Clinical Trial Near You

How to Find a Clinical Trial Near You

October 26, 2021

Participating in clinical trials is a great way to help advance medicine and, often, earn extra money. Most clinical trials at Velocity pay from $75 to $4,500 depending on several factors. But to take part in a clinical trial, you must first find clinical trial opportunities near you. In this article, you’ll learn of some … Read more

What are Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria in Clinical Trials

What are Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria in Clinical Trials?

September 27, 2021

Without clinical trials, it would be impossible to develop new medicines, cures, vaccines, and other medical products. These research studies test investigational products with human participants to ensure products are adequately safe and effective before they can be offered to the general public. Medical products with broad use, like over-the-counter medicines or vaccines, tend to … Read more

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Development What’s Next

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Development: What’s Next?

July 27, 2021

Respiratory syncytial (sin-sish-ul) virus, or RSV (also known as human orthopneumovirus), is a virus that affects the lungs and airways. Even if you haven’t heard of RSV, you’ve likely been infected with it. Almost 90% of children are infected with RSV before they are two years old. RSV is the leading cause of pneumonia and … Read more

Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity in Clinical Trials

March 7, 2021

Over the past year, media outlets have covered a number of stories on COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers. These volunteers wanted to contribute to the development of a vaccine that could protect their loved ones. Many volunteers spoke out about at-risk family members. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Age, genetics, … Read more

The Companies Involved in Clinical Research

The Companies Involved in Clinical Research

March 7, 2021

As COVID-19 swept the U.S., Velocity began enrolling people for vaccine trials at sites nationwide. We frequently heard the same questions: Which vaccine is this trial for? Is it one Velocity is creating? Can I join the trial for the Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Novavax, etc. vaccine? One silver lining of the pandemic (if there can be … Read more

What is Informed Consent

What is Informed Consent?

February 10, 2021

Joining a clinical trial is an important decision. Most participants come to the clinic with questions about clinical trials and what joining one could mean. This is why every study involves an informed consent process. Informed consent is the process of ensuring a potential participant fully understands the details of a clinical trial — and … Read more

Why Do We Need Several COVID-19 Vaccines

Why Do We Need Several COVID-19 Vaccines?

December 10, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve likely heard news outlets and government officials refer to ‘the vaccine,’ or imply that scientists are all working on the same vaccine. In truth, many companies are developing many different COVID-19 vaccines. The goal is to identify the safest, most effective way to stop COVID-19. This may actually require several … Read more