1.1. The Value of Decentralized Trials
Decentralized trials offer a viable solution to addressing persistent access hurdles to participating in clinical trials. By allowing participants to engage in trials from a place of their choosing (t residences and community), we significantly reduce the burden of travel, thereby enhancing accessibility for individuals who might otherwise be excluded due to distance, travel costs, or other constraints. A decentralized approach holds great promise for removing barriers and fostering greater representation in clinical trials. Decentralized trials can also better accommodate diverse populations’ needs, including geographical constraints, cultural considerations, and socioeconomic factors, ensuring equitable representation and improving health outcomes for all [In sum, a decentralized clinical trial can address the knowledge, access, and navigation limitations of traditional centralized clinical trials [