1、Clinical Trial Trends&Insights 2024Intelligently connecting data and insights to navigate the clinical research trends of tomorrowAdvancing health is all about connections.Connecting people,data,insights,and technology for a better,more efficient clinical trial experience.So as the calendar turns ov

2、er to another year,weve asked our scientific and subject matter experts to connect our data with their expertise and share their thoughts about what trends,changes,and innovations they are looking forward to in 2024 and beyond.While the industry continues to adjust in a post-COVID world,as of this p

3、ublication we expect clinical trial starts in 2024 to be up slightly over 2023.Despite this improvement,disconnects remain.Sites continue to struggle with resourcing and the demands of working in multiple technology platforms.Sites,sponsors,and CROs are working to bridge the gap between artificial i

4、ntelligence,machine learning,drug development,and decision making.All stakeholders are focusing on the continued promise of digital health tools that provide researchers with real-time data,as well as new approaches to clinical trials that prioritize the needs of participants first beyond the protoc

5、ol.In these pages,our experts will connect you with insights to prepare you for what we expect to be another progressive year in the clinical research industry.Foreword2 2024 WCG.All Rights Reserved.Diversity,Equity&Inclusion 4Research Site Readiness 15Decentralized&Hybrid Trials 11EmergingOpportuni

6、ties 26Table of Contents3 2024 WCG.All Rights Reserved.Current Opportunities and Outcomes in Rare Disease Clinical TrialsDiversity,Equity&Inclusion4 2024 WCG.All Rights Reserved.Importance Ratings for Diversityvs.Primary Reasons Diversity wasConsidered to be Important*Racial/EthnicGenderEconomicPati