Exploring implementation challenges of decentralized clinical trials: A qualitative study of policy stakeholder perspectives in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) has received strong political interest in Denmark. Many policy stakeholders may directly or indirectly influence the implementation at a national strategic level. Diverging interests may drive the implementation process in different directions, which may result in an inefficient and unsustainable process.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to explore implementation challenges of DCTs by examining stakeholder interests that emerge in their accounts of the advantages and disadvantages of DCTs.

Method

This qualitative study is based on interviews with 15 participants from 12 institutions comprising patient institutions, healthcare institutions, industry institutions, and political institutions. All

SUBMITTER: Hestbjerg I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951897 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature