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# Facing Study Complexity? New Report Recommends Partners

 By [Lizzie Evans](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/lizzie-evans) on January, 25 2018

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###### Lizzie Evans

Facing Study Complexity? New Report Recommends Partners

Adaptive design. Basket studies. Multifactorial. Just statistically complex. Are these more complicated approaches affecting your clinical development plans?

Yes, say nearly **70%** of respondents in a new clinical trial innovation report by Advanced Clinical. Complexity is rising. [![the balancing act - front cover.jpg](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20balancing%20act%20-%20front%20cover.jpg?width=320&name=the%20balancing%20act%20-%20front%20cover.jpg)](https://info.advancedclinical.com/2017-clinical-trial-innovation-report)

And to safely and efficiently address these new needs, research professionals are taking 2 paths:

1. Seeking input from independent consultants and subject matter experts when developing plans
2. Using a CRO or outsourcing provider to develop plans

Consultants offer the broad experience of working with multiple organizations.   
They’ve seen best practices in action … and what mistakes to avoid.

Interested in the full report and more tips? Download **[*The Balancing Act: Innovation with Minimum Risk and Maximum Efficiency*](https://info.advancedclinical.com/2017-clinical-trial-innovation-report)**today*.*

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