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Though clinical trial patient recruitment is an integral part of the medical research process, it is often one of the most difficult aspects of conducting a study. There are various reasons for this challenge, and among them is the widespread existence of misconceptions about participating in research that many patients may see as a barrier to entry.

Electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) in a clinical trial allow patients to answer questions about side effects, symptoms, and quality of life on their own electronic device, or one provided by the study. When used effectively, ePRO in clinical trials can improve both data quality and the overall patient experience.

Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) technology is one of the driving forces behind every clinical trial. However, because it’s such a behind-the-scenes technology, many clinical trial managers may not be up-to-date on its latest advances — or about changes on the horizon.

An Interactive Web Response System (IWRS) is the technology clinical trial managers use to randomize patients into a trial and to track drug supply. Since maintaining the integrity of a blinded study and sustaining drug supply levels are two of the most important parts of a clinical trial, it’s essential to know how your IWRS works and what to look for when choosing a system.

While the primary goal of clinical trials is to help identify potential new treatments that improve people's health and save lives, it's the unfortunate truth that the patient experience is often not prioritized. This discrepancy becomes evident in industry findings, highlighting a substantial disparity between the services patients want from pharmaceutical companies compared to what they ...

Recruiting patients for a clinical trial can be a complex process. There are many things to keep track of from outreach to enrollment, whether managing the process in-house or working with a clinical trial recruitment company.

Whether you’re using a clinical trial patient recruitment company or creating ads in-house, your ad design can make or break your recruitment success. Katrina Ambrose, Antidote’s Senior Designer, Marketing, shared how she applies design thinking to clinical trial advertising.

Though there is less than a month remaining in 2023, there are still several things that can be done to improve an organization’s clinical trial marketing efforts before the end of the year. Not only will these tips help close the year out strong, but they can also set the stage for a more streamlined 2024 and beyond.

Antidote’s mission is to connect patients with medical research so medical breakthroughs can take place. A key part of our strategy is partnering with nonprofits and patient advocacy groups. We provide our clinical trial matching technology, Antidote Match, at no cost to these organizations, to help patients and caregivers discover new research opportunities and connect to clinical trials quickly ...

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is a nonprofit organization whose ultimate goal is to dramatically improve the lives of those living with peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness, and pain caused by nerve damage). The Foundation serves as the premier resource for information for patients, families, and healthcare providers. By funding collaborative efforts of leading scientists, The ...