Solving The Rubik's Cube Of Competing Forces To Realize The Future Of Clinical Research Part 2: Maximizing Patient-Centricity While Minimizing Site Burden Through Strategic Partnerships

By Sam Whitaker and Jason Dong, Mural Health

The complexity of clinical trials has grown with the surge in patient-centric technologies, prompting the Society for Clinical Research Sites to address rising costs in an open letter to sponsors and contract research organizations. While these technologies aim to enhance participation, they inadvertently impose administrative burdens on already overstretched sites, emphasizing the need for cross-sector partnerships and flexible technologies that offer comprehensive patient care without compromising site oversight or causing logistical challenges for staff.

This complex landscape is made even harder to navigate by some vendors who are more focused on blocking the competition than on advancing research. This is threatening to overwhelm investigators and leave sites in even shorter supply than they currently are.

In navigating the expanding pool of clinical trial technology vendors, the authors have found that optimal solutions arise when sponsors prioritize providers willing to prioritize research needs over stifling competition, fostering partnerships among technology providers. Learn how this collaborative approach ensures the finest patient experience throughout all facets of clinical trials without overwhelming sites or diverting their focus from participants.