4 Proven Strategies To Optimize Patient Enrollment And Avoid Rescue Trials

By Mike Stratton, President, CSSi

En route to delivering an innovative, life-saving therapy to patients, conducting an efficient and high-quality clinical trial with your target patient population is a critical step. Despite the vital nature of the clinical trial, more than 80% fail to enroll on time, which inevitably leaves sponsors with limited budgets scrambling to meet enrollment goals on their target timelines. At the intersection of these challenges, a trial may enter “rescue” territory. Though a rescue study may seem daunting, there are ample solutions to right the ship, or ideally, avoid rescue situations altogether.

By investing in feasibility and planning procedures, patient recruitment partnerships, and real time data analysis, your trial will be well positioned to enroll your target patient population on time and retain them throughout its duration. Download the full article to explore how to design a robust, patient-centric approach that provides patient support across every stage of the funnel and prioritizes proactive and collaborative solutions between sponsors, sites, and recruitment partners.