Advances in wearables, telemedicine, and remote monitoring technology along with the convenience of in-home visits were bound to make decentralised and hybrid clinical trials standard with enough time. The adoption of in-home clinical services increased during the pandemic to reduce risks around bringing patients on-site and it is likely that this approach is set to increase as sponsors see how it can support increased patient compliance, while also giving patients more flexibility in how they participate and increase recruitment and retention. Jodie Huddleston at ICON plc. explains the patient-centric approach to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials.
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In-Home Services: A Patient-Centric Approach to Improving Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Trials
The Future of Clinical Trials
Advances in wearables, telemedicine and remote monitoring technology along with the convenience of in-home visits were bound to make decentralised and hybrid clinical trials standard with enough time. However, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated their adoption and now, even with the hope that the pandemic will soon be behind us, hybrid and decentralised models are poised to become viable solutions in clinical trial design because of their inherent agility, inclusivity and most importantly, patient centricity. The adoption of in-home clinical services increased during the pandemic to reduce risks around bringing patients on site and it is likely that this approach is set to increase as sponsors see how it can support increased patient compliance, while also giving patients more flexibility in how they participate and increasing recruitment and retention.
To Include or Not Include – That is the Question…
In-home clinical trial services are beneficial in a wide range of studies across all trial phases and therapeutic areas, and can also be used as a strategy to rescue studies that are struggling to reach enrolment targets. However, there are certain study types that are particularly suitable for in-home trial visits. For instance, including in-home visits in a study that requires frequent assessments over a long period will reduce the overall patient burden, making it easier for them to continue in the trial.
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