Why trials miss enrollment targets — and how to fix recruitment
· 6 min read · For sponsors
Recruitment is the single largest source of delay in clinical research. Around 80% of studies miss their original enrollment timeline, and every month of delay burns site fees, staff time and market exclusivity.
Where candidates are lost
The funnel leaks in predictable places:
- Awareness: eligible patients never learn the study exists
- Comprehension: registry language is unreadable for patients
- Friction: no clear way to express interest online
- Pre-screen: sites receive volume without structure and drown
- Follow-up: interested patients wait days for a reply and disengage
What moves the number
Patient-language listings, one-click interest capture, structured pre-screen data delivered to the site, and fast follow-up. Paying for qualified referrals and enrollments rather than impressions aligns spend with the only outcome that matters.
How TrialBridge is built for this
We publish your study in patient language, match it against consented patient profiles, capture structured pre-screen answers, and hand qualified candidates to your site. You pay per qualified referral or per enrollment — or take unlimited recruitment on a monthly plan.
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