b'Great FoodHaving healthy, delicious food is important to participants, especially for long stays where the same old, same old quickly loses its appeal. Top tier CROs will offer varied menu plans, developed by qualified dieticians, designed to tempt the taste buds of the subjects, while always respecting the parameters of the study protocol. Whether the food is prepared in a kitchen at the clinic or provided by a catering service, keeping study subjects well fed helps keep them content.Access to Public Transit/ParkingEnsuring that participants can easily reach clinical facilities by car or by public transit is a feature that participants look for. Clinics located in close proximity to bus or subway stops, and with ample parking for cars, support easy arrival on site. Making access for return visits simpler and faster encourages participants to stay on trial. It is also an excellent practice to have clinics located close to major hospitals and medical clinics for trials requiring patient populations, or in case of medical emergency.Safety and SecurityMostimportantly,thesafetyandsecurityofparticipantsisakey component of trial and participant retention success. Subjects should be assessed daily by a Clinical Trial Investigator, in a clinic with fully trainedstaff,abletohandleemergenciesthatmayarise.Having 24/7 Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider coverage, and panic buttons located throughout the clinics, adds to subject safety. When conducting driving simulation trials, participants should be tested for simulator sickness before enrollment, and when narcotics or opioids are involved, additional site security to ensure the complete safety of participants and staff is crucial.With Altasciences you can count on all the recruitment and retention practices that support timely study startup and completion. We also offeraself-serviceparticipantportal,andarewardsprogramthat provides privileges like priority access to studies and faster screening toreturning, qualifyingindividuals.Keeping ourparticipantshappy keeps them engaged, minimizes drop-outs, and delivers on timelines for our sponsors.'