Medical Devices – Neuromodulation / Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain
Neuromodulation represents an advanced pain management therapy for patients with chronic, refractory pain. The term “neuromodulation” refers to the therapeutic administration of electrical stimulation (or chemical agents) directly to the nervous system (spinal cord, brain [...]
Introduction to Clinical Trials – What are they? What Happens? Who is Involved?
What are Clinical Trials? Clinical trials are research studies that are conducted in people (healthy participants or patients with a specific health issue) in order to study and test new medical treatments, such as [...]
Spondyloarthritis – Symptoms, Treatment & Clinical Trials
Spondyloarthritis (also known as spondyloarthropathy) is a diagnostic term that encompasses a range of inflammatory conditions involving the joints. The term literally means arthritis of the spine, and indeed back pain is the most common [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Symptoms, Treatment & Clinical Trials
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints, though its effects can extend to other organs and bodily systems. The most commonly affected joints are those in the hands [...]
Genesis in Cairns!
Recently we attended an Investigators Meeting for one of our studies for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This was a great opportunity to meet up with other Investigators, Study Coordinators and Company Representatives to ensure [...]
Teppanyaki Dinner
When you work hard its nice to have a bit of fun in between so the Genesis team went to Nagisa Japanese restaurant for a meal, a laugh and a good time. [...]
Welcome Dr Danielle Santarelli
It is great to welcome Dr Danielle Santarelli, finally as officially part of the Genesis team! With a background in biotechnology and a PhD in molecular neurobiology, Danielle is helping Genesis to undertake valuable [...]
New Website
We’re excited to announce that our new and refreshed Genesis website is live. The updated site illustrates the focus we has on further establishing our clinical trial recruitment services as the premier recruitment strategy [...]
Osteoarthritis – Symptoms, Treatment & Clinical Trials
One of the most common causes of joint pain is Osteoarthritis (OA). It is one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability worldwide. The most commonly affected joints are the knees, hips, ankles [...]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Symptoms, Treatment & Clinical Trials
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a devastating, multifactorial, painful condition that may develop in a limb following injury, trauma or surgery. The incidence rate is typically low, although it depends heavily on the type [...]
National Pain Week 2017
July 24 – 30 is National Pain Week - an initiative led by Chronic Pain Australia. Their mission is to reduce the barriers, suffering and isolation faced by people living with pain by encouraging discussion [...]
Medical Device Trials – Site Perspectives on Sponsor Relationship Management
One of the most obvious differences between pharma and device studies is the presence and involvement of the device specialist or biomedical engineer or device programmer. These sponsor delegates play an exceedingly crucial role [...]
Medical Device Trials – Site Perspectives – Participant Care and Management
The differences between pharmaceutical and medical devices studies at a site are often no more pronounced than in the care and ongoing management of clinical trial participants themselves. The entire participant journey, from recruitment [...]
Alternate Study Designs to Answer Chronic Pain Research Questions
Often the clinical trial question of significance chosen within a pain research project is a variation of: The introduction or application of X reduces the mean overall pain in patients with Y (and improves quality [...]
Applying Project Management Plans to Clinical Trials
The purpose of a Project Management Plan (PMP) in business is to define the scope, outline responsibilities and provide guidance on a specific project, task or undertaking with the actual ‘plan’ being a formal [...]
Graduation
Very happy to have graduated today with a Masters Degree in Clinical Trials Research. A lot of hard work and sacrifice but glad it's finally over. Now to put the knowledge into action! [...]