Clinical trials are a crucial part of the drug development process. They help determine the safety and efficacy of new treatments, as well as identify any potential side effects or risks. However, without patient participation, clinical trials would not be possible. Therefore, it is imperative that patients are at the forefront of every clinical trial.
Patients are often dealing with an illness or injury and may be experiencing stress, discomfort, and uncertainty about their future health. As such, it is important for sponsors to implement strategies that will make their participation in the trial as comfortable and seamless as possible, reducing patient dropout rates.
There are three major strategies that can support patients in clinical trials:
1 – Bring the trial to the patient
The first way to support patients is by reducing their travel burden. Work with vendors who can deliver medication in a process that is most convenient for the patient in the specific trial. This can help alleviate the stress of time management and the potential financial burden of traveling to a site to receive treatment. Myonex makes clinical trial participation easier and more convenient for patients with CTRx – offering quick and easy access to medication and supplies through local pharmacies, trial sites, or even direct to the patient´s home delivery.