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Stella Stergiopoulos1, Conor Eustace2, Komathi Stem3
11 Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, Boston, MA, USA.
Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science
|September 19, 2018
Summary
Mobile nurse (MN) services are increasingly used in clinical trials to improve patient experience and trial efficiency. Partnerships with specialized vendors are key to successfully integrating these services.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Trials
- Healthcare Delivery
- Pharmaceutical Industry
Background:
- Growing emphasis on patient experience in clinical trials.
- Increasing adoption of mobile nurse (MN) services for decentralized trial assessments.
- MN services facilitate trial conduct outside traditional investigational sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather quantitative data on industry-wide mobile nurse (MN) service utilization in clinical trials.
- To assess industry perceptions of MN business models, risks, barriers, vendor landscape, costs, and growth prospects.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted in July 2014 by Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development and Hoffman-La Roche.
- 113 respondents participated, with 53 completing all survey questions.
- The survey explored MN service prevalence, utilization, and related factors.
Main Results:
- Mobile nurse (MN) services represent an established and expanding practice in clinical trials.
- MN service utilization is highest in North America, followed by Western Europe.
- Key drivers for adoption include improved patient retention, protocol compliance, and access to rare patient populations.
- Most surveyed companies partner directly with specialized MN vendors, reporting favorable experiences.
Conclusions:
- Establishing strong partnerships with one to two mobile nurse (MN) vendors is crucial for sustained success.
- Strategic vendor relationships are vital for optimizing the benefits of decentralized clinical trial models.
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