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fmt（find my trial）：https://www.searchmytrial.com/lp/clinical-trial-search-support/

Buzzreach Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Takaki Inokawa, hereinafter “Buzzreach”) is pleased to announce the launch of fmt (find my trial), a new support system that provides close support to patients and their families throughout the clinical trial participation process, as a brand of its previously offered clinical trial information service ” smt (search my trial) “.

This support system goes beyond simply providing clinical trial information; it aims to support patients, their families, and healthcare professionals not involved in clinical trials through a “person-to-person” approach, helping them learn about, understand, and accept clinical trials, and consider participating as a new treatment option—a process deliberately undertaken in this age of AI.

Most people are unfamiliar with clinical trials, which is why we’re starting with a “human-centered, collaborative approach” rather than jumping straight into AI.

Background: The reality is that clinical trials are not an option for many patients.

In areas such as cancer, rare diseases, and CNS (central nervous system) disorders, there are many cases where treatment options are limited after standard treatments have become ineffective.

However, in reality, clinical trials continue to be overlooked as a treatment option for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals due to reasons such as ” information about clinical trials not reaching patients and communities,” “inability to find a clinical trial that suits oneself,” and “not knowing the process for participating.”

Reasons why patients have difficulty accessing clinical trials

While clinical trials can offer new treatment options, the path to participation is often unclear and daunting for many patients and their families.

• I don’t know if there are any clinical trials I’m eligible for.
• The participation requirements are complex and difficult to understand.
• I can’t find an opportunity to talk to my primary care physician.
• My doctor hasn’t informed me about any clinical trials (there’s no information available).

Due to these circumstances, many patients who are interested in clinical trials are unable to consider or consult about them. As a result, there are many cases where patients are forced to continue treatment without knowing about clinical trials that could have been an option.

People (clinical trial advisors) provide support for those who are unsure or unable to choose to participate in clinical trials.

“fmt (find my trial)” is not just a clinical trial search service.

in particular,

• Support for clinical trial search based on the patient’s medical condition and wishes.
• Providing supplementary materials or acting as an intermediary in explaining things to your primary physician when it is difficult to do so.
• Research and support for contacting participating medical institutions and procedures for participation.

Through these means, we aim to lower the barriers to participating in clinical trials and provide an environment where patients can consider their options with peace of mind.

End-to-end support using SMT and FMT

Since its founding, Buzzreach   has been working to deliver clinical trial information to patients and their families through its clinical trial information service, SMT (search my trial) .

SMT: An entry point to “learning” about clinical trials.
FMT: Support from “participating” in clinical trials.

By combining these two services, Buzzreach aims to make clinical trials “one of the new treatment options that patients and their families can choose with confidence.”

Comment from the Service Manager

Kiyoshi Aoyagi, Co-Founder, COO, and Global Sales Head at Buzzreach

Clinical trials are often perceived as something that is “difficult to find or choose,” but that’s not actually the case. fmt is a clinical trial information support service that works alongside patients and their families to help them understand and accept their options without having to worry alone.

Future prospects

Going forward, Buzzreach will use SMT (search my trial) and FMT (find my trial) to create an environment where patients and their families can easily access clinical trials, so that treatment options, including clinical trials, become a normal part of local healthcare in each region.

In addition, Buzzreach is also working to support patients through its patient community, miilike . Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to make this service known to more patients by collaborating with various organizations and communities, including patients who are registered with miilike, patients who share their concerns about their illness and treatment on social media, patient associations, personal blogs, and media outlets that focus on specific diseases. As a platform connecting patients, medical institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and the communities that support patients, Buzzreach will continue to work towards the social implementation of clinical trials.

About Buzzreach Co., Ltd.

Buzzreach is a health tech startup that connects prospective clinical trial participants with clinical trial sites. Through its network of the largest partner sites (clinical trial collaborating medical institutions) in Japan and its clinical trial support tools, it promotes increased efficiency in clinical trials and reduces drug lag/loss in Japan.

Contact information regarding this matter

Buzzreach Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Email: info@buzzreach.co.jp
Website:  https://www.buzzreach.co.jp/