Parc Taulí promotes pediatric clinical trials with a new specialty

Pediatric clinical trials will now have their own specialty within the Clinical Trials Support Unit (USAC) at Parc Taulí. This step confirms the growth of pediatric clinical research, which has a long history at Parc Taulí, and reinforces the institution's commitment to developing new studies and treatments for children and adolescents.

The creation of the USAC-Pediatrics will allow to offer a more specialized support for research teams, increasing the capacity to conduct clinical trials and improving care for patients participating in these studies. The new specialty is added to those that already have their own structure, such as Oncology and Rheumatology-Autoimmune Diseases, integrated into the unit since its inception.

To Santi Esteva, head of the USAC, this incorporation responds to the natural evolution of the center's research activity. “Pediatric research has experienced significant growth in recent years and needed its own structure within the USAC. This specialization will allow us to provide a more tailored response to the needs of the studies and continue to guarantee the highest quality in their execution.", Explain.

The new specialty is also the result of the Pediatrics Service's commitment to strengthening its research activity. Its director, Raquel Corripio, also head of the I3PT's Growth and Developmental Disorders group, highlights that the Clinical trials are a key tool for advancing the knowledge and care of pediatric diseases..

“Having our own specialty will help us promote new studies and make it easier for children and adolescents treated at Parc Taulí to access innovative therapeutic options in a safe and quality environment,” he points out.

A key structure to make clinical trials possible

The USAC was created with the aim of facilitate the development of clinical trials at the institution and support professionals involved in clinical researchThe unit has a multidisciplinary team made up of area coordinators, clinical trial coordinators and assistants, and data entry technicians who support the different types of studies.

This includes project coordination, support for researchers in the launch of trials, data management, participant monitoring and ensuring compliance with good clinical practices and regulatory requirements. This comprehensive support helps to accelerate the start of studies, ensure the quality of the data obtained and promote the development of clinical research with the maximum guarantees.