Patient Payments and Reimbursements Clinical trial participation can require a significant investment of time, travel, and personal resources from patients and their caregivers. Even when a study offers an important opportunity to access new treatments or advance medical research, out-of-pocket expenses can create an additional barrier to participation. Travel costs,
World Lung Cancer Remembrance Month: Honoring Lives, Advancing Hope Through Clinical Trials Every August, World Lung Cancer Remembrance Month serves as a time to honor the lives of those affected by lung cancer, support patients and caregivers navigating the disease today, and recognize the ongoing research that continues to change
Navigating the Operational Reality of Oncology Trials: Why Travel & Expense Design Matters to Sponsors Oncology clinical trials are designed around scientific rigor, regulatory precision, and the promise of advancing care. But beneath the protocol design and endpoints sits a quieter determinant of success: whether participants can realistically stay engaged
Sarcoma Awareness Month: Advancing Hope Through Research, Collaboration, and Clinical Trials Every July, Sarcoma Awareness Month brings attention to one of the rarest and most diverse forms of cancer while recognizing the patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and advocates dedicated to improving outcomes. Sarcomas account for approximately 1% of adult cancers
The Hidden Barrier: Transportation Clinical trials often require regular visits. But when getting there becomes a hassle, or simply not possible, patients may miss appointments. This not only affects their own care, but also the overall success of the trial. For those with chronic conditions or limited mobility, transportation can
For sponsors, clinical trial success is often evaluated through a familiar lens: enrollment timelines, retention rates, protocol adherence, and data quality. But behind each of these metrics is an operational layer that is frequently underestimated, how patients physically and financially get to and from the trial. Travel and expense (T&E)
