Building Blocks For Strategic Patient Support In Clinical Trials

A comprehensive approach to patient support in clinical trials begins long before a participant arrives for their first visit. It spans identification, screening, logistics, financial considerations, and the crucial role of caregivers, who often make participation possible. To move toward a more advanced model of patient support, several foundational elements must be addressed.

One major component involves payment processes for patients, sites, and suppliers. Reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket expenses can open trials to more diverse participants, while timely stipends and automated site payments strengthen trust and operational efficiency. Suppliers, too, depend on transparent, prompt reconciliation to sustain high-quality service across a complex ecosystem of vendors.

Equally important is financial planning. Clinical trial budgeting is notoriously difficult, especially when patient needs vary widely. With better technology and data analytics, study teams can forecast costs more reliably, compare actual spend against projections, and adjust funding models dynamically as trials progress.

Logistics form another essential pillar — from travel coordination to at-home support services and emerging decentralized models. As trial designs evolve, seamless integration with a growing network of service providers helps reduce operational burden and expand available options.

Additional building blocks, such as communication, service delivery, and global staffing models, will shape the next stage of patient support, setting the stage for what comes next. Learn more by accessing the full article below.