ACORN CRO, an oncology-focused CRO, has developed proprietary technology known as STAR (Site Tracking And Recruitment). The introduction of this dedicated technology tool will speed the site selection process as it automates the study feasibility process.

STAR increases transparency and efficiency in the study feasibility/site selection process. The Site Repository contains all known information about each oncology research site, and enables rapid selection of potential study sites based upon sponsor/study requirements. It also reduces the need for sites to complete repetitive tasks and is estimated to save approximately 75% of the time sites traditionally spend on completing study feasibility forms. Through STAR, sponsors are able to view a report summarizing site identification metrics in real time. STAR automatically sends reminder notifications throughout the process, allows complete tracking of the status of each site contacted and reduces the time needed to definitively identify study sites.