The life sciences sector continues to bring exciting, potentially life-changing new treatment options to patients.
Clinical trials are a vital component of the drug development process that allows for the assessment of new drugs and medical devices on patients, both in terms of efficacy and safety.
Trial recruitment can be a long and expensive process so it is imperative that the industry provides patients with the best experience, ensuring that they will sign-up again in the future – and be less likely to drop out during trials.
That is easier said than done. Clinical trial participation has often been associated with a significant burden for patients, requiring frequent site visits with long appointment times, and leaving patients feeling out of the loop due to limited control and understanding of the trial process.
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