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    Regulatory Challenges for Direct-to-Patient Clinical Trials

    p> On-site clinical trials may present a number of participation obstacles for individuals living at distances from clinical trial sites or for patients with mobility problems. Direct-to-patient clinical trials can be an alternative. This article reviews applicable regulations and analyzes current strategies for conducting direct-to-patient clinical trials using technologies, such as mobile 'apps' and wearables to report data, as well as the potential for sending trial dr...