CLOSING KEYNOTE: Effective inclusion of the patient and patient voice in clinical research

  • Integrating patient perspectives with those of healthcare professionals to create an effective and executable clinical trial
  • Redefining the patients’ role as active collaborators
  • Inclusion of the patient lived experience in clinical trial design, outcome measures, and trial success
  • Listening to patient priorities and fostering ongoing communication and transparency
  • Improving accessibility through digital tools, remote visits and flexible scheduling to help reduce patient burden