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Oftentimes, clinical trial enrollment statistics paint a grim picture of the medical research landscape. A frequently-cited statistic is that approximately 80% of clinical trials are delayed or closed because of problems with recruitment, and there are other troubling statistics such as:

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As a digital company, Antidote does not produce goods or services that have a major environmental impact — however, we understand that small changes still have a big impact.

Antidote is dedicated to accelerating medical research by bringing sponsors and patients together. Through our clinical trial matching software, strategic partner relationships, extensive database, and patient-centric focus, we’re transforming the way that patients connect with research — and continually measuring our progress so we can refine the process.

Before becoming available to patients, every medication, therapy, and intervention must undergo a rigorous approval process: the clinical trial. Clinical trials are divided into phases that are aimed at testing the safety and efficacy of every potential new treatment before it is able to enter the market.

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Though clinical trials as we know them have only existed since the 1980s, the past 40 years have been ripe with innovations in the process. From an increased focus on the patient experience to the rise of clinical trial matching software, the world of medical research continues to grow and evolve.

Antidote’s robust partner network, consisting of over 300 organizations, is made up of patient advocacy groups, point-of-care-companies, health influencers, and more. Though each organization we partner with is unique and multi-faceted, they all share similar goals, one of which is: connecting their communities with resources and research opportunities that can drive medical progress or improve ...