Opportunities and challenges for decentralised clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study

Conclusion The transformation from a site to a patient-centric model with an increased responsibility of participants should be context adapted. The transformation requires substantial investment, training of the various stakeholders and an efficient communication. Additionally, commitment of sponsors, investigators, ethics and regulatory authorities and the buy-in of the communities are essential for this change.

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Source: BMJ Open - September 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nebie, E. I., Sawadogo, H. N., van Eeuwijk, P., Signorell, A., Reus, E., Utzinger, J., Burri, C. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research