Author: Hannah Faulkner

CTTI Publication Explores Perceived Barriers and Recommendations Surrounding the Adoption of Decentralization

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Despite widespread support for decentralization, real and perceived challenges remain, limiting wider implementation of decentralized elements. A new CTTI publication, published in the Journal of Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science, explores three perceptions that are commonly heard as barriers to the adoption of decentralized approaches in clinical trials. Because the integration of these approaches has the potential to enhance accessibility, diversity, and to reduce the burden on participants and caregivers, it is crucial to understand which barriers can be readily addressed with existing strategies.  

In this commentary, CTTI staff outline the three barriers to adoption, discuss the degree to which the perceived and real barriers can be overcome, and share existing resources sponsors and trial designers can use to address them. 

New CTTI Steering Committee Positions Open for Patient/Caregiver Representative(s)

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One of the ways that the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) engages with and integrates patients into our work is by having patient/caregiver representatives on our Steering Committee. We are currently accepting applications for this position until 11:59 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 2. We are looking for patients or caregivers who are self-starters, have personal experience and familiarity with clinical trials, and can work with stakeholders across the research community. 

During their three-year term, CTTI Steering Committee patient/caregiver representatives contribute ideas for projects, participate in their conduct and analysis, and are committed to disseminating CTTI recommendations and encouraging adoption of system changes that will improve the efficiency and quality of clinical trials. 

To learn more about this opportunity and apply, please visit the patient/caregiver page on our website.  You can also meet our current patient/caregiver representatives. 

Recording Now Available: CTTI Unveils New Tool for Embedding Clinical Trials into Clinical Practice

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A recording of CTTI’s Feb. 29 webinar unveiling a new tool that aids in assessing the feasibility of embedding clinical trial elements into clinical practice is now available. 

The one-hour webinar included a welcome from CTTI Director of Projects Sara Calvert; a project overview from CTTI Senior Project Manager Lindsay Kehoe; a panel discussion focused on stakeholder perspectives related to the practical use of the tool; and a request for input on how to optimize the tool’s use.  

Embedding elements of clinical trials, such as patient identification, informed consent, and data acquisition, into routine care reduces duplication of trial and care activities and promotes the development of a learning health care system. This can naturally lead to better decision-making,  treatment options, and outcomes for patients.  

This tool is a part of CTTI’s Embedding Trials in Clinical Practice work, which aims to enable health care settings to participate in embedded trials and assists sponsors with their design and conduct.  

View the slide deck to learn more.