The 3 Simple Reasons Research Sites Fail: And How You Can Save Yours

Running a clinical research site comes with significant challenges, including finding new studies, managing inefficient startup processes, and overcoming patient enrollment difficulties. Many sites struggle to maintain a steady pipeline of trials, leading to investigator burnout and high turnover rates. The time-consuming task of searching for relevant studies, coupled with lengthy application forms and managing constant updates, can overwhelm even experienced investigators. Additionally, the study startup process is often slow, with redundant administrative tasks such as repeatedly submitting forms and agreements. These inefficiencies, along with growing protocol complexity, make it difficult for research sites to operate smoothly.

Patient enrollment presents another major hurdle, with many sites failing to meet their recruitment goals due to restrictive inclusion/exclusion criteria and time-intensive recruitment efforts. However, the Elligo Health Research® Study Marketplace provides a streamlined solution by simplifying study discovery and accelerating feasibility assessments. It matches trials to real patient populations, easing recruitment efforts, while also reducing administrative burdens, allowing clinical sites to focus more on patient care and ensuring a steady flow of study opportunities.