Special Projects

Research studies are intricate, with many moving pieces requiring precise coordination and specialized expertise. When critical moments arise, Lacuna Global is here to provide focused, short-term support that keeps your project on track and ensures every detail gets the attention it deserves.

What We Can Help With:

  • Organizing and leading productive advisory board meetings

  • Designing and building customized study databases

  • Crafting streamlined workflows to boost efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

Whether you need a steady hand during a pivotal phase or expert insight for a specific challenge, Lacuna Global is ready to step in and deliver solutions that make an impact.

Let’s turn challenges into opportunities. Reach out to Lacuna Global today to see how we can accelerate your success.

Providing Custom Solutions

Case Study: Building a database that works for you

Creating a study database that truly works for your team—not against it—can be a daunting task. Databases should do more than store hard-earned data; they should streamline operations, track participant progress, and connect the many moving parts of your project seamlessly.

When Megan approached us, her team was managing a complex study involving parent-child dyads, with data coming from three diverse sources: surveys, qualitative interviews, and ecological momentary assessments. To add another layer of complexity, her team spanned multiple institutions, requiring a system that could bridge these gaps effortlessly.

At Lacuna Global, we thrive in turning challenges like these into tailored solutions. We built a database that became the study’s central hub, enabling all activities to “talk” to one another. The database automated survey reminders and follow-up messages, streamlined participant tracking, and allowed every team member to monitor progress across all study activities in real time—all from a single platform.

But our work didn’t stop at building the system. We know that a database is only as effective as the team using it. That’s why we trained Megan’s team to confidently manage and adapt the platform. Over time, they’ve become adept at troubleshooting issues, developing innovative solutions to optimize workflows, and even setting up database projects of their own.

Special project support like this is designed to deliver results with a clear start and finish. By the end of our engagement, Megan’s team had a tool perfectly aligned with their study’s needs—and the skills to maximize its potential for the project’s duration.