Pharmaceutical companies spent millions of dollars every year on clinical trials. They are essential part of finding new drugs. However, the lack of participants is the major cause for the delay of trials. Digital platforms could solve this problem for pharm companies and accelerate new drug development. Hope you find this infographic useful. Feel free to drop a note! This disclaimer informs readers know that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the presentation belong solely to the author, and not to the author’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual.

1. While clinical trials are essential to
determine the drug efficacy and safety,
their success depend on finding the right
patients during all three phases1
Patient perplexed at the intersection of
treatment and clinical trials due to the lack
enough information to make right decision
55%
50%
48%
46%
35%
34%
W orry about side ef f ects
Uncertain t y (insuranc e/ o u t
of pock et costs)
Inconve n ie nc e of trial
locatio ns
Concerns about gettin g
placebo
Sk eptism of treatm ent
Feelin g lik e guinea pig
Confusion and uncertainties are stemmed from lack of awareness,
education accessibility to relevant information
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Symptoms Diagnosis
Treatment
Clinical
trials
Clinical trials delayed due
to lack of participants
85%
Phase I
Patient journey map
10s 100s 1000s
Phase 2 Phase 3
Patients needed for each phase of trial
Post marketing surveillance
Phase 4
Clinical trials Top concerns for patients in considering clinical trials2
Current landscape
Several startups non profits and advocate groups are
developing online platforms to either match patients to clinical
trials or provide relevant information in user friendly manner
Pharma companies early intervention
with digital solution
Digital platform solution
Digital platforms could disrupt how pharma companies plan and execute clinical trials
Sources:
1. http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/overview.aspx
2. https://www.mskcc.org/blog/uncertainties-about-clinical-trials-prevent-patients-enrolling
3. https://www.patientresearchexchange.org/stories/detail/how-to-find-a-perfect-match-empowering-
patients-to-find-their-way-through-c
• Provides relevant
information in a
consumable form
• Assists patient
through treatment
journey
• Identifies right
population
• Improves
treatment success
probability
Trials info
Match trials
Patient assist
Communities
After trial mgmt.
Insights
Preclinical info
Improves brand loyalty
Facilitates communication with
patients
Provides transparency
Enables clinical trials’ execution
in time
Increases patient access &
recruitment