Clinical Trials Arena October 29, 2024
Questions remain over costs and the participant experience when it comes to community-based research sites. However, conducting research in the community could create a more cost-effective and positive trial experience with fewer participant dropouts.
Clinical trials often face significant challenges in recruiting and retaining diverse participants, which can lead to skewed data and less effective treatments. Traditional trial models, typically located in urban academic medical institutions, large hospitals, and privately owned research centers, may inadvertently exclude minority populations due to logistical barriers and lack of accessibility.
According to GlobalData’s State of the Biopharmaceutical Industry 2024 Report (Mid-Year Update), 7.58% of ongoing clinical trials are using decentralized components such as wearable and electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) devices. These innovative methods...