Tackling the ‘All-Comers’ Approach by Enhancing Patient Stratification & Discussing Recruitment & Retention Strategies in Psychosis Clinical Trials
Time: 1:00 pm
day: Pre-Conference Day
Details:
Recruitment and patient stratification are major challenges in psychosis clinical trials, especially when progressing from phase 1B to 2A. Issues such as recruitment volume, regional differences, patient compliance, and patient heterogeneity create logistical hurdles that can hinder trial success. This workshop explores strategies to optimize recruitment and retention. Participants will learn how biomarker-based and cognitive profiling techniques can refine inclusion criteria, avoiding the pitfalls of an “all-comers” approach. Discussions will cover leveraging digital tools, patient databases, and global collaboration to streamline recruitment while addressing site variability. Retention strategies will focus on monitoring technologies, personalized incentives, and engagement tactics to maintain participation and ensure data integrity. This workshop provides actionable solutions for improving psychosis trial outcomes.
Key Highlights:
- Targeted recruitment for diverse subgroups, including treatment-resistant and first-episode patients
- Navigating CRO mistrust due to recruitment shortcuts that dilute trial outcomes
- Biomarker-driven stratification to enhance inclusion criteria
- Digital tools & global networks to optimize recruitment
- Retention strategies using monitoring tech and engagement techniques
