Disrupting a $100 B market: A Case Study on Decentralized Search for Clinical Trial Participants through a Networked Referral System in Poland
Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research and innovation, yet the process of recruiting participants presents significant challenges. Traditional recruitment strategies rely heavily on centralized databases or recruitment agencies, which often fail to reach individuals who could benefit from participation in clinical trials, thereby impeding research progress and treatment development. Moreover, the cost of patient recruitment for clinical trials is a significant component of the overall expenses, often comprising up to 40% of the total budget. On