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In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base.   #12: Why should I include a patient feasibility study in my trial setup process? Including a patient feasibility study is crucial because it ensures the trial protocol and related documents are patient-centric. It helps identify and address potential issues from the participant's perspective, which can...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base.   #11: What strategies can be implemented to improve patient adherence in clinical studies?   There are several strategies that researchers can use to influence these factors and improve patient adherence in clinical studies. Some of these strategies include:   Simplifying the study...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. ‌#10: What are the common factors that affect patient adherence in clinical studies?   There are many factors that can affect patient adherence in clinical studies. Some of the most common factors include: ‌ 1️⃣ Complexity of the study protocol: Patients may find it difficult to adhere to a...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #9: Is patient behavior a factor in adherence and to what extent?   Patient behavior is a key factor in patient adherence to a clinical study protocol. Patients' behaviors, including their beliefs, attitudes, and habits, can influence whether they adhere to the study requirements or not.For example,...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #8: Is there a role of patient advocacy groups in online patient recruitment?   Patient advocacy groups play a crucial role in online patient recruitment by serving as intermediaries between patients and clinical trials. These groups often have a network of patients and advocacy organizations they can...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #7: How to integrate online recruitment wit traditional methods for a comprehensive patient recruitment strategy Integrating online recruitment with traditional methods for a comprehensive patient recruitment strategy involves the following steps: Utilize social media platforms: Promote your clinical trial on...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base.   #6: Is there a role of patient advocacy groups in online patient recruitment? ‌ Patient advocacy groups play a crucial role in online patient recruitment by serving as intermediaries between patients and clinical trials. These groups often have a network of patients and advocacy organizations they...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base.   #5: What is patient adherence in clinical trials, and why is it important?   Patient adherence refers to the degree to which a patient follows the instructions and requirements of a clinical study protocol. This can include taking medications as prescribed, attending study visits, completing study...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #4: How does social media advertising target the right patient demographic for your clinical trial?   To target the right patient demographic through social media advertising, you can follow these steps: Define your target audience: Determine the age, gender, location, interests, and behaviors of your...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #3: How do you know what the best visuals are for your online clinical study advertisements?   What are the actual thumb stoppers? We let the patients decide. In our creative brainstorming sessions, we develop many concepts that will work in a particular patient population. Then, we try these different...Read more

As part of their blog series “Lighting The Way”, the BEAMER project interviews team members to discuss one of the six dimensions of quality care—safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity—related to treatment adherence. For the second edition they spoke with Prof. Dr. João Filipe Raposo (Clinical Director of the patient...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #2: How do we measure the effectiveness of online patient recruitment campaigns? We measure the effectiveness of our online patient recruitment campaigns by: Conversion rate: the percentage of visitors to a recruitment website who enroll in a study. Cost per enrolment: the total cost of the campaign...Read more

In this Q&A series we answer questions we have received from our customer base. #1: When you integrate online patient recruitment, don't you create a bias in your clinical trial?Yes, there is a potential for bias in clinical trials that use online patient recruitment methods. The patient population reached through online channels may not be representative of the overall patient population...Read more

Medication Non-Adherence in Rheumatology, Oncology and Cardiology: A Review of the Literature of Risk Factors and Potential Interventions   A very interesting read, shared by our BEAMER colleagues at Pfizer. It identifies not only risk factors for adherence in three disease areas, but also the potentially most effective interventions to improve adherence. The conclusions of this...Read more

Over a year of hard work from the BEAMER team and the first deliverables are a fact. Aad Liefveld shared the deliverables for Work Package 1, where the team analyzed the available literature to establish a solid background on the behavioral model that will be used. 32 theoretical behavioral models have been identified and analyzed in different areas like actionability and patient...Read more

Again a very motivated group of Research Nurses becoming experts in their field. Simon Klaasen is happy to contribute with our knowledge of patient recruitment strategies. Breederode University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam provides a 1-year specific training course for research nurses/clinical trial coordinators to become experts in the field of setting up and supporting clinical...Read more

My name is Stephanie Maria Gontijo dos Santos Lima and I want to share a bit about my journey in the last 4 years with Link2Trials.During the last years of my medical studies, I worked as a PSL for different clinical trials in different countries: from Spain, UK to USA and for studies recruiting people with conditions such as back pain, to diabetes or cancer. Working with recruiting...Read more

An interesting discussion about DCT An interesting discussion about DCT, started by Moe Alsumidaie.As a service provider we have supported a number of DCT’s. Some designs worked out fine for patients and sites, others not so much. From what we have seen so far, the successful ones were not technology or decentralization driven but made sensible choices about what could easily be...Read more

A must-read for anyone who wants to understand what impact tailored behavioral interventions can have on adherence! This is precisely why we have developed our adherence support services for clinical studies. Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr Katerina Kassavou, Chimweta Chilala and Professor Stephen Sutton of the University of Cambridge. Read more  Read more

At Link2Trials we are excited to be part of this latest initiative to develop a model to predict adherence behavior. This model will help healthcare providers to better support patients and enable the pharma industry to develop better products and services.   What a great BEAMER team we have! So many wonderful, interesting and foremost focused and motivated people!...Read more

Link2Trials uses its PSL to ensure the potential trial participants we refer match the study in- and exclusion criteria. Claire speaking:I’ve recently started working in a Patient Site Liaison (PSL) research role with Link2Trials. The role requires contacting patients who have expressed an interest online for participating in research studies relevant to themselves. I was attracted to the...Read more

Did you miss the webonar about how partnerschips can streamline your next clinical trial from Xtalks? Or did you join the live webinar but want to review the presentation, click below to watch the recording. In this webinar Simon Klaasen, Sandra Tobisch and Derk Arts, discussed: The importance of interoperability to reduce site and patient burden Considerations for...Read more

  Did you miss last week's BEAMER webinar?     Kicking off our BEAMER webinar series this month, we explore the scope of non-adherence with expert panelists from across the EU.BEAMERBEhavioral and Adherence Model for improving quality, health outcomes and cost-Effectiveness of healthcaRe       Click below and watch...Read more

Heads up! Looking for a seamless experience for patients within your decentralized clinical trial?Because of their patient-centric approach DCTs will address important patient needs that often go unmet in a traditional, site-based set-up. By nature DCTs make clinical trial participation less burdensome, enable a more representative patient access, help develop a stronger evidence package and...Read more

Breederode University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam provides a 1-year specific training course for research nurses/clinical trial coordinators to become experts in the field of setting up and supporting clinical trials. Great to see that this course has a specific focus on patient recruitment. This afternoon Simon Klaasen will give a guest lecture and share his expertise in the field of patient...Read more