Clinical trials in psychiatry and mental health face unique challenges when it comes to patient participation. Beyond the complexities of diagnosing and managing fluctuating symptoms, psychiatric trials often grapple with barriers like stigma, logistical constraints, and caregiver involvement. SubjectWell’s thoughtfully designed patient support services are specifically crafted to address these barriers and foster meaningful patient participation. Here’s how our services effectively overcome these hurdles, accompanied by measurable results:
Breaking down stigma through multilingual support
Stigma is a significant deterrent to trial participation, especially among diverse and underserved populations. SubjectWell addresses this by offering all patient communications and services in the participant’s preferred language. Our translation services have achieved a remarkable 91% engagement rate among non-English-speaking participants, significantly expanding trial accessibility and inclusivity.
Simplifying logistical hurdles
Transportation and visit scheduling can substantially impact patient participation. SubjectWell’s Patient Care and Trial Retention services include personalized support such as transportation coordination, wellness check-ins, and caregiver touchpoints. This comprehensive approach has shown a 24% improvement in study adherence over time, with 9 out of 10 patients reporting enhanced engagement.
Ensuring readiness and reducing delays
Delays due to missing psychiatric documentation or fluctuating symptom evaluations frequently lead to trial dropouts. Our services tackle these logistical complexities directly:
- Medical Records Retrieval and Confirmed Diagnosis: Swift retrieval and flagging of medical records have resulted in 78% of documents received within 1.5 business days, reducing disqualification due to missing documentation by 26%.
- Secondary Screening and Patient Scheduling: By pre-screening patients for eligibility based on psychiatric scales, hospitalizations, and medication status, we’ve achieved a 50% reduction in screen failures and ensured 77% of patients are scheduled within two business days.
Maintaining engagement through waiting periods
Long waits and frequent assessments are inherent in psychiatric trials. Our innovative Virtual Waiting Room maintains patient engagement and mitigates dropout risks during these periods. This strategy has effectively reduced pre-randomization drop-offs by 45% and increased enrollment readiness among patients who require symptom stabilization.
Streamlining caregiver coordination
Psychiatric trials often necessitate significant caregiver involvement. SubjectWell’s dedicated caregiver coordination, embedded within our Patient Care and Trial Retention framework, ensures caregivers are actively engaged and supported. This comprehensive support further contributes to overall patient retention and adherence.
Enhancing site efficiency
Lastly, logistical hurdles aren’t just patient-facing; they significantly affect trial sites. Our Full Site Support alleviates administrative burdens on clinical site staff by managing reminders, assessments, visit preparations, and general patient support.
The impact? A notable 32% reduction in administrative effort, improved protocol compliance, and enhanced visit attendance.
By proactively addressing stigma, simplifying logistics, and strategically supporting both patients and caregivers, SubjectWell is transforming the landscape of psychiatric and mental health clinical trials.
We are committed to driving better outcomes for both patients and sites by reducing barriers to access and improving every step of the research journey. Our goal is to create an experience where every participant feels supported, valued, and empowered to engage fully in research.
