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Advanced Primary Care

The Financial Impact of Care Management on Clinical Trial Patient Retention.

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Empowering Clinical Trial Sponsors

VitalSync Health is a premiere care management firm that provides clinical trial sponsors with comprehensive oversight and coordination of trial patients throughout the duration of the trial.

This includes managing various aspects of patient care such as remote monitoring, adherence to study protocols, addressing adverse events, and ensuring participant safety and well-being.

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VitalSync Health Clinical Trial Support

Care management involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals that act as an extension to the principal investigator and includes care managers, health coaches, licensed dietitians, clinical pharmacists, and study coordinators, who work together to deliver high-quality care and guidance to trial participants. The primary goal of care management in clinical trials is to optimize patient outcomes, maximize data quality, and ensure adherence to study protocols while maintaining participant safety and welfare.

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Current Clinical Trial Care Model

Clinical Research Team Hierarchy: Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacist, Care Manager, Health Coach, and Licensed Dietitian.

VitalSync Health Advanced Primary Care Pyramid

Regular care management interventions can preempt delays by ensuring patients remain in the trial and adhere to the protocol. This preemptive approach can detect early signs of protocol deviation or health issues, allowing for immediate intervention, reducing the risk of costly delays.
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Time is Money

Clinical trial delays, which often result from patient dropout, can lead to substantial financial losses ranging from $600,000 up to $8 million per day.

With approximately 80 percent of delays in clinical trial timelines being due to patient recruitment and retention, trials can be set back by months, or even years, depending on the extent of the issues faced and how long it takes to get back on track.

Patient recruitment accounts for over 30 percent of costs making it the largest cost driver of clinical trials. The average cost to recruit one patient to a clinical study is $6,500+ and the average cost to recruit a new patient to replace a lost one is $19,000+.
Clinical trials face significant financial and operational challenges due to patient recruitment and retention. This brochure explores the integration of care management strategies to enhance patient retention, thereby saving clinical trial sponsors millions of dollars and ensuring the success and integrity of clinical trials.

The VitalSync Health Advanced Clinical Trial Model

The following capabilities play a crucial role in the models ability to improve patient dropout rates. Let’s take a deeper look:

Protocol Adherence:

Care management in clinical trials involves ensuring strict adherence to the study protocol by participants. Our dedicated team of care managers maintains regular contact with participants to reinforce the importance of protocol compliance. Through personalized communication and support, our care managers help participants understand the significance of following treatment regimens, attending scheduled study visits, and completing required assessments and procedures. Our proactive approach helps mitigate any barriers to adherence, ultimately enhancing the integrity of the trial results.

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A female doctor in a white coat talks to a male participant in a clinic office with a laptop open between them and a skeleton model in the background.

Patient Monitoring:

Continuous monitoring of participant health status is a critical aspect of care management in clinical trials. To achieve this, we utilize state-of-the-art cellular-based physiological monitoring devices. These devices provide real-time data on essential patient vitals, such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and other key vital signs. Our care managers closely monitor this data to promptly identify any deviations from baseline or signs of adverse events. This proactive monitoring approach allows for early intervention, ensuring participant safety and well-being throughout the trial.

Communication and Education:

Effective communication is paramount in clinical trial care management. Our care managers serve as the primary point of contact for participants, providing ongoing communication and education about the trial. They explain the purpose of the study, the significance of study procedures, and any potential risks or benefits associated with participation. By fostering open and transparent communication, our care managers empower participants to make informed decisions about their involvement in the trial, promoting engagement and retention.

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Coordination of Care:

Seamless coordination of care is essential to the success of clinical trials. Our care managers take responsibility for coordinating with other healthcare providers involved in the participant’s care, ensuring that trial-related activities are integrated seamlessly with their overall healthcare needs. They collaborate closely with study coordinators, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to streamline participant care and minimize disruptions to their daily lives. This collaborative approach ensures that participants receive comprehensive support and attention throughout the trial period.

Safety Reporting and Management:

Seamless coordination of care is essential to the success of clinical trials. Our care managers take responsibility for coordinating with other healthcare providers involved in the participant’s care, ensuring that trial-related activities are integrated seamlessly with their overall healthcare needs. They collaborate closely with study coordinators, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to streamline participant care and minimize disruptions to their daily lives. This collaborative approach ensures that participants receive comprehensive support and attention throughout the trial period.

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Get in touch with VitalSync Health to learn more about our Clinical Trial Support.

The landscape of clinical trials is evolving with alternative delivery models, with patient - centered efforts at the forefront of this evolution. Stay ahead of the curve. If you’re interested in learning how the VitalSync Health delivery support model can benefit your clinical trials, we’re here to start the conversation. Let’s connect and explore the possibilities together.

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