There are still great barriers to participating in clinical trials, which need to be brought down!
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we have Brad Hightower, CEO of Hightower Clinical, a company focused on increasing access to clinical trials by creating community partnerships and reaching out to physicians, hospitals, and medical groups to offer no-cost research infrastructure. Brad talks about his mission and how Hightower Clinical works with enrolled patients, ensuring they are informed about all the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial. Challenges like overestimations of patients in sites, qualifications, diversity, and location are some of the barriers that Hightower Clinical is working to improve, and Brad explains exactly how through examples. He also shares his thoughts on decentralized clinical trials and technology’s role in them, sharing his company’s experience on the matter, flexibility, and what he calls "low-tech" DCTs.
Tune into this episode and listen to how Brad Hightower is increasing access to clinical trials!