Patient Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Trials

Description

Course Overview

Patient recruitment and retention in clinical trials refer to the processes involved in identifying and enrolling eligible participants into a clinical trial and ensuring their continued participation until the trial completion. Patient recruitment entails reaching out to potential participants, screening them for eligibility criteria, and obtaining their informed consent to participate in the trial. Patient retention involves implementing strategies to keep enrolled participants engaged and compliant with study requirements throughout the trial period, reducing dropout rates and ensuring the collection of reliable data. Nearly 80% of clinical trials fail to achieve their intended recruitment targets. Therefore, effective patient recruitment strategies are critical to the overall success of clinical trials, as they not only affect the statistical power of the trial, but also directly impact the study’s timeline, cost, and overall outcomes. 

The Patient Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Trials course offers insights into the best practices, innovative approaches, and practical techniques for maximising patient enrollment and retention in clinical trials. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with patient recruitment and retention and learn how to develop and implement strategies to overcome barriers and optimise trial outcomes.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of patient recruitment and retention in the successful conduct of clinical trials.
• Identify common challenges and barriers to patient recruitment and retention in clinical research studies.
• Learn effective strategies for identifying and engaging eligible participants for clinical trials.
• Explore innovative approaches and technologies for improving patient recruitment and retention rates.
• Understand the ethical considerations and regulatory requirements associated with patient recruitment and retention activities.
• Develop skills in screening, enrolling, and retaining participants in clinical trials while ensuring compliance with study protocols.
• Learn how to tailor recruitment and retention strategies to target specific patient populations and address diversity and inclusion.
• Gain insights into patient-centred approaches to enhance engagement, communication, and support throughout the trial.
• Understand the importance of data monitoring and evaluation in assessing the effectiveness of recruitment and retention strategies.
• Explore best practices for successful patient recruitment and retention efforts in clinical trials.

Course Structure

The course is delivered through a combination of online lectures, instructor-led case studies, live group discussions, and interactive activities, spanning approximately 40 hours.

The lectures, exams, and supplementary materials are structured to be finished at your own pace. The practical masterclasses are conducted in real-time and have set schedules. For the most up-to-date information regarding masterclass schedules for this course, please reach out to us directly at info@clueoclinical.com. You’ll have up to 6 months from the onboarding date to finish all aspects of the course.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Personnel working at clinical trial sites, including Principal Investigators (PI), Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC), research nurses, and data managers, involved in patient recruitment and retention activities. 
• Clinical Trial Managers
• Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
• other professionals and individuals working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in drug development and clinical research, with a focus on optimizing patient recruitment and retention strategies.

Prerequisite

Having prior knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines is beneficial as it enables you to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in this course effectively.

Certification

• To receive the completion certificate for the course, you must achieve a minimum score of ≥ 80% on all assessments.
• You have the opportunity to attempt the final course exam twice. If you do not pass after both attempts, you will be required to retake the entire course from the beginning.

Upon meeting these criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be awarded within 48 hours of course completion.

Course Fee

Full fee: $989 inc. GST *

Industry Partner: $791 inc. GST *

Member: $841 inc. GST *

(*Prices are subject to the indexation rate set by the Australian Taxation Office to account for inflation)