EUPATI Patient Involvement Resource Library

The EUPATI library provides materials that help investigators engage patients in defining research questions, outcomes, and study procedures. Patient engagement contributes to:

Improving trial design and relevance

Patient involvement is increasingly recognised as essential for designing trials that are:

• relevant to patient needs
• aligned with real‑world priorities
• sensitive to patient burdens and preferences

Enhances recruitment, retention, and communication

Patient‑centered trial protocols and recruitment strategies contribute directly to successful trial execution. Resources in the library help teams:

• communicate with participants in accessible language
• accommodate patient schedules and burdens
• include patient advocates in outreach planning

This helps reduce barriers to participation and improve retention.

Strengthening ethics and regulatory preparedness

Engaging patients meaningfully supports ethical research practices. Many ethics committees and regulatory bodies now consider patient involvement plans in their reviews. The EUPATI library includes guidance on:

• co‑creation of informed consent materials
• transparent reporting of engagement activities
• documenting engagement strategies for ethics submissions