The expert discussion on 17 October 2025 in Berlin with representatives from Pharma, Biotech, CROs and Experts provided valuable insights. Clinical Research continues to face major challenges in patient recruitment processes due to tight timelines, complex study designs, digital requirements, staffing shortages at study sites and limited visibility. As studies become increasingly complex, early planning and professional risk management are crucial — especially in the area of recruitment. Looking ahead, it will be essential to position clinical studies more firmly as an integral part of healthcare provision and to strengthen societal acceptance. ClinTriCare will take valuable impulses from this event into daily practice.