TriStar
Clinical Research Consulting, LLC

Learn how to take and document vital signs correctly in clinical settings. Understand protocol windows, calibration, and ALCOA-C source data standards.

Learn what randomization means in clinical trials, why it matters, and how CRCs execute it at the site level using IRT systems.

How the FDA monitors drug safety after approval. FAERS, REMS, Sentinel, and Phase IV trials explained for research sites and coordinators.

A pivotal trial provides the core evidence the FDA uses to decide drug approval. Learn what makes a trial pivotal and why it matters for sites.

What is an open-label extension study? Learn how OLE trials differ from parent studies and what site teams must plan for during rollover.

Learn what HEOR means for your clinical trial site and how it shapes sponsor decisions, site selection, and the data you collect every visit.

Learn what Good Clinical Practice (GCP) means, where it comes from, and how it shows up daily at clinical research sites.

How inclusion and exclusion criteria work in clinical trials and how research sites apply them accurately, from screening to sign-off.

An electrocardiogram often abbreviated as EKG or ECG is a common procedure in outpatient and inpatient care settings. As common as it is, it can be easy to become overconfident and leave room for a small technique error that can have an impact on the accuracy of the final reading. This can be a result of a misplaced lead, a rushed capture, or incomplete documentation that can lead to a confusing result, missed clinical finding, or a repeat visit. This guide walks through wha

How double-blind clinical trials work, why blinding matters, and what it means for research sites

How cultural competency shapes consent, recruitment, and retention in clinical research, and practical steps sites can take today.

Learn how clinical trial recruitment actually works, from protocol design to informed consent, in this step-by-step guide for sites and patients.

Why CPR readiness matters at healthcare sites, the core steps every provider should know, and how to build it into staff training.

Learn the difference between an adverse event and a serious adverse event in clinical trials, definitions, criteria, and reporting timelines.

A practical guide to running a compliant, audit-ready informed consent process, key ICF elements, re-consent rules, and common deficiencies.

Learn a practical 7-step strategic planning framework that drives execution, alignment, and sustainable growth—for any organization, including healthcare.

Understand HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules with a practical compliance checklist for clinics and providers.

Learn what Phase 4 clinical trials involve, why real-world evidence matters, and how TX/NM practices can start participating with support from TriStar CRC

Discover what happens in Phase 3 clinical trials, why they're called ‘pivotal,’ and how community practices in TX & NM can get involved.

Discover how Phase 2 clinical trials evaluate efficacy and optimize treatment. Learn what healthcare providers need to know about randomization, blinding, and site participation.