A patient focused trial adopts a more personalized approach to clinical research.
Future trials should be designed to meet the individual needs of participants, thereby reducing their burden. Protocols are increasingly offering patients a choice of trial formats: telehealth, at-home visits, traditional office visits, or a combination of these options.
The growing availability of virtual study coordinators further expands participants’ options, enabling communication at any time.
Participants will also gain greater access to their data through an app or patient dashboard, providing deeper insights into their health.
Accreditation in tools like the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Self Management Self Test (SMST), NIH Stroke Scale, and others is crucial for clinical research sites to ensure patient safety in clinical trials.
These accreditations demonstrate that the site’s staff are trained and qualified to accurately assess and manage critical health conditions, such as suicide risk and neurological status.
This not only upholds the highest standards of care but also enhances the reliability of trial outcomes, ensuring that patient well-being is prioritized throughout the research process.