Cultural Understanding in Clinical Trial Recruitment

27/10/2025 19 min
Cultural Understanding in Clinical Trial Recruitment

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Episode Synopsis

Sit down with Kate Shaw, Founder and CEO of Innovative Trials, to explore how humanized, bespoke approaches are reshaping patient recruitment and retention in clinical research. Kate breaks down the difference between one-to-one, in-country support and automated recruitment systems, showing how local expertise and cultural understanding can dramatically improve trial outcomes. You’ll also hear how the Patient Support Center and dedicated patient navigators guide participants step by step, ensuring they feel informed, respected, and cared for throughout the trial. This episode uncovers how personalized strategies not only boost recruitment success but also lighten the load for sites and create a more meaningful patient experience.