Therapeutic Area Spotlights (TA)

TA SPOTLIGHT: CNS and Mental Health Trials - Detailed Agenda

CNS and mental health trials remain some of the most complex and challenging studies to execute. Unique patient populations, evolving diagnostic criteria, high placebo response rates, and burdensome assessments create hurdles that impact trial design, recruitment, and execution. This TA Spotlight session explores practical strategies for optimizing trial execution, from protocol design through site selection, recruitment and operations. Explore common challenges—including site selection and readiness, recruitment and retention of perse patient populations, and the operationalization of innovative digital endpoints.

Kristen Dopf, MHS, PA-C Principal Investigator, Suburban Research Associates
Rachel McGovern, Senior Associate Director & Lead, Clinical Development Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Laurie Myers, Senior Director, Health Literacy Strategy & Innovation, Merck & Co., Inc.
Christine Oman
Kieran Whelton, Data Scientist, Data Science & Analytics, AbbVie, Inc.