Attracting participants for clinical trials can be tougher than conducting the trials themselves. A delay in recruitment extends the study's timeline, pushing back the treatment's market availability. Explore 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
72% of participants are existing patients, while twenty-eight percent 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:
26% to advance medicine
36% to improve others' lives
Fifteen percent to improve their condition
8% as the best treatment option
5% for monetary compensation
Factors influencing participation:
60% physical location
63% confidentiality
73% types of procedures
Seventy-five percent website study purpose
Eighty-three percent potential risks and benefits
Enrollment Challenges
Thirty-seven percent of sites under-enroll, with 11% failing to enroll any patients.
Doubling original timelines helps 90% of trials meet enrollment goals.
70% of the public haven't considered clinical trials, with 19% unwilling to participate and 7% unsure.
Top perceived risks:
40% side effects
Thirty-three percent overall health risks
Seven percent receiving placebo
Seven percent stopping beneficial treatments
40% 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 ninety-four percent of volunteers would participate again.
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Patient Recruitment and Enrollment in Clinical Trials