Ongoing Projects Research on Research
Barriers to Implementing and Conducting Clinical Trials in Switzerland
Project ID: RoR2025_010
Lead: Erin West, CTU HOCH St.Gallen
Contact: Erin.West@h-och.ch
Contributors: CTC Zürich, CRC Lausanne, DKF Basel, CTU-EOC Lugano, CTU HOCH St.Gallen, CRC Geneva
Description:
This prospective cohort study surveys hospital physicians to identify the non-financial barriers contributing to the decline of academically sponsored trials in Switzerland.
Key Objectives:
- Identify key regulatory and administrative hurdles
- Categorize physicians by research activity level (active, past, inactive)
- Evaluate how CRC support and training could enhance trial participation
Methods:
Mixed-methods approach (focus groups and surveys).
Publication of the project on OSF: https://osf.io/y83n5