Virtual Clinical Trials Market Outlook 2024–2030: Navigating the Shift to Decentralized Research
The global virtual clinical trials market was valued at USD 8.75 billion in 2023, and it is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is primarily attributed to the increase in research and development (R&D) activities, the digitization of the healthcare industry, and the widespread adoption of telehealth solutions. Furthermore, the market is being propelled by rapid technological advancements, growing collaborations between clinical research organizations (CROs), pharmaceutical firms, and biotechnology companies, as well as supportive regulatory and governmental initiatives. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a major inflection point for the industry, as it necessitated a shift from traditional, site-based clinical trials to more flexible, remote, and technology-enabled trial models, thereby accelerating the adoption o...