Clinical trials succeed when the patient perspective is central. As Lisa Lea notes, “Nothing about us, without us.” Meaningful engagement improves recruitment, retention, and data quality, while reducing costly amendments. Early and ongoing patient input—through advocacy partnerships and transparent feedback—ensures studies are relevant, efficient, and truly serve those they aim to help.

Optimizing stakeholder engagement is key to timely clinical trials. Kimberly Guedes emphasizes moving beyond checklists—true engagement means uniting sponsors, CROs, vendors, sites, and patients as one team. Honest conversations, role clarity, and active listening build trust, prevent delays, and drive operational excellence in both in-person and virtual settings.

In today’s fast-paced clinical trials, AI is transforming operations. Paulius Ojeras shares how “agentic AI” moves beyond automation, acting as a digital teammate to boost quality, reduce errors, and streamline workflows. Success depends on thoughtful adoption, strong oversight, and investing in team AI literacy.

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