Finding participants for clinical trials can be tougher than conducting the trials themselves. A delay in recruitment prolongs the study's timeline, delaying the treatment's market availability. Check out the infographic below to understand how the public discovers clinical trials, motivations for participation, and the hurdles faced in enrollment.
Patient Recruitment and Enrollment Infographic
Discovering Clinical Trials
Seventy-two percent of participants are existing patients, while 28% are new.
Top sources of clinical trial information:
58% from primary care physicians
40% from online registries
Thirty percent from search engines
Nineteen percent from primary care nurses
Nineteen percent from pharmaceutical companies
Motivations for Participation
Top perceived benefits:
Twenty-six percent to advance medicine
Thirty-six percent to improve others' lives
15% to improve their condition
8% as the best treatment option
5% for website monetary compensation
Factors influencing participation:
Sixty percent physical location
Sixty-three percent confidentiality
Seventy-three percent types of procedures
Seventy-five percent study purpose
Eighty-three percent potential risks and benefits
Enrollment Challenges
37% of sites under-enroll, with 11% failing to enroll any patients.
Doubling original timelines helps 90% of trials meet enrollment goals.
Seventy percent of the public haven't considered clinical trials, with 19% unwilling to participate and 7% unsure.
Top perceived risks:
40% side effects
33% overall health risks
7% receiving placebo
Seven percent stopping beneficial treatments
Forty percent lack confidence in finding a suitable study, and 70% seldom consider clinical trials when discussing treatment options.
However, there's optimism for improvement: 74% are open to discussing trial participation in online peer communities, and 94% of volunteers would participate again.
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Patient Recruitment and Enrollment in Clinical Trials