Bringing Research Closer to Patients: How Pragmatic Trial Designs Can Transform Rare Cancer Research
Traditional clinical trials are essential for determining whether new treatments are safe and effective. However, the highly controlled conditions that make these trials rigorous can also make participation difficult. Strict eligibility criteria, frequent hospital visits, additional tests and, often, the need to travel to specialist centres may prevent many patients from taking part. (Adashek and Kurzrock, 2023) These barriers are […]
