Legislative and Regulatory Shifts Target Massive Shortfalls in Clinical Trial Enrollment

By Michelle Andrews · KFF Health News · 2026-08-19

Legislative and Regulatory Shifts Target Massive Shortfalls in Clinical Trial Enrollment

According to KFF Health News, as many as 86% of clinical trials fail to reach their recruitment goals within the planned timeframe despite high patient interest. Federal health officials and lawmakers are now weighing policy changes to remove financial barriers that prevent sick

According to KFF Health News, as many as 86% of clinical trials fail to reach their recruitment goals within the planned timeframe despite high patient interest. Federal health officials and lawmakers are now weighing policy changes to remove financial barriers that prevent sick