Clinical Trial Management

Patient Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Getting patients in. Keeping them in.

Enrollment delays are the single most common cause of clinical trial cost overruns and timeline failures. And once patients are enrolled, keeping them engaged and compliant through the full duration of the study is equally challenging.

At Althian, recruitment and retention are not afterthoughts — they are built into every study from day one.

Part One

Recruitment.

Finding the right patients for your study in Mexico requires more than just posting a flyer. It requires local knowledge, established referral networks, and a deep understanding of how patients in this market access healthcare and make decisions about participation.

Site-Based Referral Networks

We leverage our established relationships with investigators, hospitals, and referring physicians across Mexico to generate a steady flow of qualified referrals — often the most reliable and cost-effective recruitment channel available.

Targeted Digital Outreach

Where appropriate and compliant with Mexican regulations, we develop targeted digital outreach campaigns to raise awareness of study opportunities among relevant patient populations.

Community and Patient Organizations

We engage with patient advocacy groups and community health organizations to reach patients who may not otherwise be connected to clinical research opportunities.

Enrollment Tracking and Optimization

We monitor enrollment progress in real time and adjust recruitment strategies as needed — shifting resources to higher-performing sites and tactics to keep your study on track.

Part Two

Retention.

Enrolling a patient is only half the battle. Keeping them engaged, compliant, and in the study through completion requires a proactive, patient-centered approach — and a site team that is trained and supported to make it happen.

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Patient Reminders

Systematic visit reminders and follow-up calls to keep patients engaged and reduce missed appointments throughout the study.

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Transportation Support

We coordinate transportation and logistical support for patients who face barriers to attending study visits, removing one of the most common reasons for dropout.

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Patient Stipends

We manage patient stipend programs to compensate participants for their time and inconvenience, in full compliance with ethics committee approvals and local regulations.

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Site Staff Training

We train site coordinators and staff on best practices for patient communication and engagement, minimizing lost to follow-up and protecting the integrity of your data.

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Why It Matters

Enrollment delays cost more than time.

Every month of enrollment delay translates directly into cost overruns and extended timelines. And every patient lost to follow-up is a data point that cannot be recovered.

At Althian, we treat recruitment and retention as strategic priorities, not operational afterthoughts. We plan for them from the moment the protocol is designed, and we manage them actively throughout the life of your study.

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