Understanding the Termination of Urologic Cancer Clinical Trials: Insights and Challenges.
Abdulrahman A AlhajahjehMajedah HmeidanMus'ab ElatrshFaris Al-AbbadiDiala KakishRazan SukerjiMohammad SalahBashir Al Hussein Al AwamlhDavid I LeeMohammed ShahaitPublished in: JCO global oncology (2024)
The termination rate of urologic cancer clinical trials was 25%, with low accrual being the most frequently reported reason. Trials funded by a university, single-center trials, and small trials (sample size <50) were associated with early termination. A better understanding of these factors might help researchers, funding agencies, and other stakeholders prioritize resource allocations for multicenter trials that aim to recruit a sufficient number of patients.