Following on from the idea of having a trial-specific website, I’m often bemused by the fact that sponsor organizations and CROs don’t seem inclined to have websites that are focused on specific therapy areas – which could act as an information hub and provide a means for building up a database of potential trial participants.

There are clearly plenty of good information-based websites developed by patient groups and charities, so I’m not suggesting a duplication of these.

But if there was a website that featured information relevant to people with particular conditions, that helped them understand the science behind the potential new treatments and the process of trial participation, it could surely prove valuable for patient recruitment and retention.

Not least through allowing people to register their interest in taking part in trials, such that when a suitable one is developed, there’s already a list of willing potential participants available to reach out to.