Providing Hope and Opportunity
Introduction
Patient Recruitment Rates Decreasing in the United States
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial as a Researcher?
Overcoming Logistical Obstacles When Starting a Clinical Trial
Clinical Research Coordinators
Training Clinical Research Coordinators
Running a Clinical Trial Is Similar to Running a Small Business
Streamlining Trial Conduct and Oversight
Meeting Enrollment Targets in Clinical Trials
Strategies for Identifying Patients for Clinical Trial Enrollment
Preferred Sources for Information About Clinical Research Studies
Strategies to Help Retain Study Participants
Top Reasons People Choose to Participate in a Clinical Trial
How to Reduce Patient Dropout Rates?
Concluding Remarks
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