Clinical Trial Patient Journey
Key barriers to clinical trial participation from the patient perspective
Insights from patients who have participated, or who have considered participating, in clinical trials tells us that giving patients the Informed Consent Form (ICF) to read and sign, is not enough to overcome the potential barriers they face. These barriers are amplified in diverse populations due to factors like the lack of diverse physicians, historical mistrust, and information not translated or culturally adapted.
The key barriers can be categorised into 4 areas:
Lack of Awareness
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Don’t know it is possible
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Don’t understand clinical trials and what is required to participate
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Physicians also unaware
Health Literacy
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Information is not patient friendly
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Concepts are complex
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Industry jargon
Uncertainty
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Distrust of Pharma
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Benefits vs Risks
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Side effects
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Placebo
Trial Burden
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Site visits – tests, time, logistics, costs
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Impact on daily life