Overview
At Tekton Research’s Moore, OK site, Principal Investigator Dr. Lacy Anderson and team delivered outstanding performance on a complex GLP-1 medication research study, meeting their enrollment goal of 13 participants a full three months early. Despite the operational demands and numerous moving parts typical of obesity trials, the site executed with exceptional coordination, speed, and quality from start to finish.
Challenge
GLP-1 studies often require extensive participant screening, detailed medical histories, and close coordination across multiple stakeholders—from PI oversight to operational, regulatory, and recruitment support. With tight timelines and high data-quality requirements, Tekton’s Moore site needed to mobilize quickly while managing significant logistical complexity.
Solutions
Key Metrics
Goal: 13 | Enrolled: 13
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Tekton’s Regional Management team played a critical role in guiding the Moore site through each step of readiness and execution. Their hands-on support ensured that workflows were aligned, timelines were met, and the site had the structure needed to manage a study with many moving parts.
Tekton’s centralized services team delivered swift regulatory turnaround in under 24 hours, eliminating delays and enabling the site to begin screening and enrollment almost immediately. With unified contracting, budgeting, and IRB coordination, the team removed administrative barriers and kept the site moving forward.
Once activated, the Moore team moved with urgency and precision, achieving first participant in (FPI) in less than 24 hours. Their disciplined, well-prepared processes allowed the site to screen and enroll eligible participants quickly and confidently.
Results
The Moore, OK site met its full enrollment target three months ahead of schedule, a milestone that reflects exceptional coordination and commitment across every team involved. Regulatory and activation milestones were achieved at record speed, and the site maintained high-quality engagement with participants throughout the study.
