The second of a two-part perspective examining why clinical trial enrollment and representation outcomes are shaped long before the first patient is screened.
News|Articles|December 16, 2025
Improved patient recruitment for a Parkinson’s research study
Author(s)Quest Diagnostics
This case study highlights Quest Diagnostics' successful and cost-effective patient recruitment for The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Parkinson's study. By using its extensive patient network, Quest engaged a large, diverse group for research into early disease indicators, effectively overcoming significant recruitment challenges.
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