Telehealth and Medicine Today April 30, 2024
The article addresses a critical challenge in medical research: the high dropout rates in clinical trials, which often exceed 30%, posing a threat to therapeutic development. It identifies financial strain, time constraints, and the rigid structure of clinical trial protocols as major contributing factors to participant attrition. The article advocates for a paradigm shift towards patient-centric clinical trials that prioritize the participant experience to enhance retention and ensure diverse and representative study populations. It underscores the role of patient-centric technologies, such as digital platforms and artificial intelligence, in revolutionizing clinical trials. These...