Episode 3: Patient Centricity in Clinical Trials

Patient centricity, i.e. the focus of clinical trials on the needs and perspectives of patients, is becoming increasingly important in the planning and implementation of clinical trials. A patient-centred approach ensures that the patient's voice and needs are heard and taken into account in all phases of the trial.

In the planning of clinical trials, patient centricity means that trial designs, protocols and endpoints are designed to be feasible for patients and meet their needs. This can include involving patient representatives in the planning process, considering the needs of the disease when selecting endpoints and optimising the trial design to improve trial participation.

Patient Centricity also includes providing clear and understandable information about the trial and open communication between researchers and patients to promote a comprehensive understanding of the disease and its progression.

Patient-centred planning of clinical trials can improve recruitment and retention of trial participants, increase data quality and ultimately lead to better and more meaningful results.

Integrating patient centricity into the planning of clinical trials is an important step in ensuring that clinical research meets the needs and priorities of each patient.

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