2025 Trends In Patient Recruitment: From Disruption To Precision

In a post-pandemic clinical research landscape defined by speed, diversity, and decentralized access, patient recruitment remains the single largest cause of trial delays. Studies show 80–85% of clinical trials fail to meet initial enrollment projections, with nearly 30% of sites enrolling zero patients. Yet in this crisis lies opportunity. The rise of digital health, AI, and patient-first design has triggered a wave of innovation that is reshaping recruitment from the ground up.