86% of Americans: Healthcare Workers Should Discuss Clinical Trials

While the pharma industry spends upwards of $2B on patient recruitment every year, a recent survey found half of respondents were not aware of clinical trials.

from Research!America

The results of a new public opinion survey conducted by Research!America sheds light on the perception Americans have of clinical trials and may hold the key to the patient recruitment problem. The survey found 86 percent of Americans felt their healthcare professionals should discuss clinical trials with patients diagnosed with a disease, and that those discussions should be part of their standard of care.

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