Patient-Researcher Matchmaking
Empowering research through patient involvementengagementinsights
Symmetrian bridges the gap between patient experts and a wide range of research initiatives. Our matchmaking system is dedicated to fostering patient involvement helping stakeholders find the most suitable patient experts to incorporate valuable insights into their initiatives.
Matchmaking platform
Better research outcomes
Symmetrian connects relevant research and investigative activities with suitable patient experts, facilitating impactful patient-centred collaborations in order to improve research outcomes.
What is Symmetrian
It is not
A platform to recruit patients for clinical trials or to respond surveys
It is
A platform to find patient experts that can give relevant input into many research initiatives and R&D processes
Patient involvement activities
Integrating patient perspectives
at every R&D stage
Setting research priorities
Gap analysis
Early horizon scanning
Matching unmet needs
Defining patient-relevantadded value and outcomes
Protocol design
Practical considerations
Patient Information
Informed consent
Ethics review
Trial Steering Committee
Data & Safety Monitoring Committee
Information to trial participants
Study Reporting
Investigator meetings
Data analysis andinterpretation of result
Regulatory Affairs
Post-Study Communication
Setting research priorities
Gap analysis
Early horizon scanning
Matching unmet needs
Defining patient-relevantadded value and outcomes
Protocol design
Practical considerations
Patient Information
Informed consent
Ethics review
Trial Steering Committee
Information to trial participants
Investigator meetings
Study reporting
Data analysis and interpretation of result
Data & Safety Monitoring Committee
Dissemination
Post-approval
Regulatory Affairs
Post-Study Communication
This graphic illustrates a variety of activities of the drug development process where patient experts can provide valuable insights and contributions. From early stages of medicines research and development to post-market surveillance, structured and consistent patient involvement ensures that research is more relevant and impactful.
Key features
Smart matching, seamless interaction
Automated matching
An advanced algorithm ensures accurate identification of patient experts that are most suitable to contribute to specific research initiatives.
Competency matrix
Expertise-driven patient matching. We assess patients’ skills using an adapted version of the EUPATI-DE matrix, ensuring precise matches for impactful collaborations.
Data protection
Robust policies to safeguard patient data and research project information, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Comprehensive support
The platform provides administrative assistance throughout the engagement process to facilitate smooth collaborations.
Our esteemed supporters
We are deeply grateful for the support of our funders who make our mission possible.
A patient-led initiative
Symmetrian is a European initiative coordinated by the European Patient Advocacy Institute (EPAI) and supported by a patient-led consortium established by the Acute Leukaemia Advocates Network (ALAN), Childhood Cancer International – Europe (CCI), Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE), and Patvocates. The platform is currently in its pilot phase."
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