--- title: Nutrasource Blog | Clinical Trials (2) description: Clinical Trials | Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. (2) --- [![SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png?width=350&height=55&name=SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png)](https://www.nutrasource.ca/)   # Nutrasource Blog ## [Planning for Risk Mitigation Is Key to a Successful Clinical Research Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Fri, May 05, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Investing in clinical research is necessary to establish a product’s safety and efficacy. Whether this is your first clinical study on your product or you’ve conducted a number of clinical trials to substantiate claims for your dietary supplement, begin with the understanding that there are risks of all shapes and sizes involved and that the project manager’s first order of business is to eliminate or mitigate as many as possible. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials) ## [Managing Risk in Probiotic Stability](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Tue, Apr 11, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A comprehensive clinical testing program is essential to the success of virtually all health products. Writing in the International Probiotics Association blog, Josh Baisley, associate director of clinical trials for Nutrasource, notes that ensuring the stability of a probiotic for the duration of clinical studies is a vital aspect of analyzing the outcome.  [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [Demystifying Clinical Study Designs for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Wed, Oct 12, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the probiotic segment continues to trend upward, more companies are investing in well-designed [clinical trials](http://www.nutrasource.ca/clinical-trials/default.aspx) to support efficacy. One area that has presented substantial learning opportunities, and has helped shape the future of probiotic clinical trials, is the study of **antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) and probiotic intake.** [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [What to Look for in a Dietary Supplement CRO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Aug 31, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Team-meeting-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Choosing a contract research organization (CRO) is one of the most important steps in a dietary supplement research and development plan. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [5 Essential Tips for Substantiating Dietary Supplement Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Mon, Jun 13, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Supplement-on-shelf-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) Product claims are a key component of dietary supplement positioning and marketing. Companies use claims to showcase their product's health effects, nutritional benefits or performance to reinforce brand values and help boost sales. Substantiating product claims is an important aspect of any product launch or repositioning strategy. Not having the right type or level of data required to support a claim can put a brand at risk for regulatory consequences, negative publicity and, ultimately, a loss of market share and competitive advantage. Below are five essential tips and best practices from our [Dietary Supplement Claims Substantiation E-Book](https://info.nutrasource.ca/landingpage-ndi/claims-substantiation-e-book) which you can use to develop an effective claims strategy for *your* dietary supplement: [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Taking an Integrated Clinical and Regulatory Approach for the Prebiotic/Probiotic Market](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Wed, Jan 27, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Prebiotics and probiotics aren't going anywhere.  In fact, this emerging market has become so popular in recent years that there are now two major events dedicated solely to prebiotics/probiotics. Here we take a look at one of the most challenging aspects of the research and development (R&D) process for companies looking to bring prebiotics/probiotics to market. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Understanding the Differences Between Phase I, II, III, and IV Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-phase-i-ii-iii-and-iv-clinical-studies) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Thu, Dec 03, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/doctor_speaking_with_patient.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-phase-i-ii-iii-and-iv-clinical-studies) Study designs need to support the final claims including marketing claims.  Risk management is a key aspect of formulating a robust clinical development program and may include proof of concept studies such as dose ranging or multiple dose studies and pilot studies, prior to engaging in pivotal clinical studies to determine evidence of effect and variability around changes resulting from supplementation with the investigational product. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-phase-i-ii-iii-and-iv-clinical-studies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-phase-i-ii-iii-and-iv-clinical-studies#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Is Your Dietary Supplement Commercialization Plan on Target?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-whitepaper-is-your-dietary-supplement-commercialization-plan-on-target) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Wed, Jul 22, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Clinical research has become a fundamental step in the development of a dietary supplement. Nutraceutical companies are investing more in clinical research than ever before to support health and marketing claims and gain a competitive advantage in a saturated marketplace. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-whitepaper-is-your-dietary-supplement-commercialization-plan-on-target) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-whitepaper-is-your-dietary-supplement-commercialization-plan-on-target#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Benefits of Conducting Clinical Research in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/benefits-of-conducting-clinical-research-in-canada) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Tue, Jun 02, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/doctor_with_patient_3.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/benefits-of-conducting-clinical-research-in-canada) Clinical research in Canada has been declining year over year since 2010.  Fluctuations are sometimes seen due to the changing strength of the Canadian versus American dollar as the costs are typically quite similar between countries.  Another factor in the recent downturn has been partially credited to Sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) placing studies in foreign countries or being misinformed that data must be produced in the country they are marketing in.  These factors have led to CROs and sites to move to, or open operations in, other countries to adapt. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/benefits-of-conducting-clinical-research-in-canada) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/benefits-of-conducting-clinical-research-in-canada#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Your Top Regulatory, R&D, and Testing Questions Answered](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-top-regulatory-r-and-d-testing-questions-answered) Posted by Nutrasource on Mon, Apr 13, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Bringing a product to the next level can be a challenge.  There are many hurdles standing in the way, whether your goal is to support a new claim or re-position your product for a new market. We've rounded up some of the most common questions we hear from the dietary supplement industry in the hopes that our answers will help you overcome your latest product development challenge. 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