Clinical Trial Recruitment: Meeting Patients Where They Are

Disseminating information about clinical trials to potential participants can pose a considerable challenge. Typically, patients first turn to their doctors for details about clinical trials, but according to the 2023 Perceptions and Insights study by CISCRP, the majority of patients do not engage in discussions about clinical research with their physicians.

In the absence of guidance from their doctors, patients may struggle to find reliable sources for information on clinical trials. Although ClinicalTrials.gov serves as a robust central repository, its technical nature can be daunting for laypersons. Moreover, relevant information is often scattered across numerous websites, creating confusion for patients trying to determine where to begin their search.

For individuals interested in clinical trials, particularly those related to rare diseases, the website of a patient organization dedicated to that specific disease can be a valuable resource. Occasionally, sponsors aim to collaborate with these patient organizations to raise awareness about their trials. However, connecting with these organizations proves challenging at times, attributed to factors such as their limited availability or staffing shortages.

Learn why sponsors must find better ways to get the word out by accessing the article below.