Recruitment Considerations for Early Phase Clinical Trials in Diabetes

Patient participation in early phase clinical trials in diabetes can reduce risks and accelerate “go, no-go” decisions
Early phase clinical trials that recruit patients with diabetes require appropriate inclusion/exclusion criteria that consider comorbidities and concomitant medications thereby protecting the safety of participants while providing useful information
Older patients, those in the pediatric and adolescent age groups, and women of childbearing potential require specific risk management strategies