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Clinical Trials

Everything we have published on Clinical Trials: 6 stories and episodes.

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Image in the style of a Mythbusters episode A nervous female southeast asian holding a medicine pill in each hand

Latest · Article · 6 min read

Placebos, Myths, and Real Care: Clinical Trials Uncovered

We dive into the biggest myths around clinical trials—from placebo fears to accessibility issues—and set the record straight. With insights from patient advocate Tina Aswani, we uncover how trials are designed not just to advance science but to provide essential…Read the story →

Merakoi Voice YouTube Ella Balasa

Podcast episode · Respiratory

From Lab Coat to Study Participant to Trial co-Designer: Ella Balasa

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ella Balasa, a patient expert and advocate with extensive experience in clinical trial co-design. This…

codesign clinical trials with patients as partners

Article · 7 min read

From Patient to Partner: Transforming Clinical Trial Experiences Through Co-Design

To uncover rich patient insights, merakoi employed a unique methodology, empowering PwMS as research partners. By harnessing the power of patient-led research…

a patient and a doctor playing jenga

Article · 7 min read

Unleashing Patient Power: Co-Design for Better Trials

From Passive Participants to Active Co-Designers Imagine a world where clinical trials prioritize the needs of patients, not solely focus on testing…

merakoi understanding patient knowledge

Article · 6 min read

Understanding patient knowledge and attitudes regarding early phase clinical trials

Findings from our survey Today, May 20th, we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day, a commemoration of the day that James Lind laid…

merakoi informed consent in clinical trials

Article · 9 min read

A closer look at informed consent in clinical trials

The patient journey refers to a patient’s experience over the duration of care. Historically, the focus has been on the clinical steps…