Clinical Trials Market (By Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4; By Study Design: Observational, Interventional, and Expanded Access; By Indication: Oncology, Autoimmune/Inflammation, Diabetes, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular, Pain Management, and Others) - Global Market Size, Share, Trends Analysis, Segment Forecasts, Regional Outlook 2023 - 2032


The global clinical trials market size was valued at USD 48.68 billion in 2022 and is predicted to hit USD 83.55 bn by 2032 with a registered CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032. U.S. clinical trials market was valued at USD 24.61 billion in 2022.

Clinical Trials Market Size 2023-2032

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Key Takeaway:

  • North America has held 51.7% of the total market share in 2022.
  • Asia Pacific region is growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.
  • By indication, the oncology segment has held a market share of around 24.7% in 2022.
  • The cardiovascular condition segment is growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.
  • By sponsor, The pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical companies has generated the largest revenue share of around 72% in 2022.
  • By Indication by study design, the interventional trials market for autoimmune/inflammation has captured 83% market share in 2022.
  • By study design, the interventional design segment has accounted revenue share of 46% in 2022.
  • The expanded access trials segment is projected to register at a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period.

Key market Insights:

Clinical trials are a process of clinical research that is governed by a defined protocol which is carefully established to answer a precise patient care query. Clinical trials can be divided into five phases, with every phase playing a distinct purpose within the clinical trial. Every trial adheres to a procedure that designates what types of individuals may participate in the study.

The trials also outline exact plan of procedures, tests, medications, and doses within the trial apart from specifying the span of the study. In recent years, the costs associated with drug development have increased significantly, driving pharma and biotech companies to look for modernizations and smarter ways of conducting business.

One important trend is the outsourcing of clinical research activities by manufacturers. By subcontracting their R&D activities, pharma and biotech companies are reforming the drug development facilities business. The R&D service providers have risen from just a few establishments providing restricted clinical trial facilities to big conglomerates offering a extensive range of facilities like study design, preclinical evaluations, clinical trial management and planning, autonomous safety data audit, bio-statistical analysis and several more. CROs (Contract Research Organizations) started off by providing preclinical & clinical trial services, however they are now venturing into project administration.

Crucial factors accountable for market growth are:

  • Growing prevalence of chronic disorders
  • Increasing number of clinical trials in developing regions
  • Growing number of biologics
  • Increasing demand for advanced treatments such as personalized medicines

Production, manufacturing, investment data and market statistics Clinical Trials Market

  • According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, as of June 2023, approximately 55,483 interventional clinical studies were posted with results on the Clinicatrial.gov. website.
  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2022, approximately 39% clinical trials were done for non-communicable diseases across the globe. Whereas the clinical trials for communicable diseases reached 60%.
  • Europe registered almost 13,254 clinical trials in 2022. Whereas South-East Asia enrolled 11,052 number of clinical trials in the same year.
  • In 2022, approximately 54% clinical trial initiations reached at the Phase-III level in India. Whereas 28% of them made it to the Phase IV level.
  • Charles River Laboratory, a globally leading clinical trial company witnessed a significant growth in drug research fundings in 2022, the company’s annual generated revenue for 2022 was $3.98 billion. The revenue represented the growth of 12.3% over the previous year.
  • The Cancer Research UK funded 193 million Euros on clinical research projects that focus on specific cancers in the financial year 2021-2022
  • Japan accounted for 4.7% share in the worldwide clinical trial activities in 2022. The industry sponsored clinical trials held 54% share of the total Japanese industry in 2022
  • For year 2022, in Japan, the oncology sector led the clinical trial activities with 25.1% share of the overall industry for clinical trials in the country. Whereas clinicals trials on infectious diseases held 7% share.
  • The United Kingdom held total 178 Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) clinical trials in 2022.
  • MedPace, a globally leading contract research organization’s annual revenue increased by 27.7% in 2022 and reached $394.1 million.

Report Scope of the Clinical Trials Market

Report Highlights Details
Market Size USD 83.55 Billion by 2032
Growth Rate CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032
Largest Market North America
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Base Year 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032
Segments Covered Phase, Study Design, Indication
Companies Mentioned Parexel, IQVIA, Charles River Laboratory, Omnicare, Kendle, Chiltern, and Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC.

 

Market Drivers

ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

Digitization in biomedical research is also paving the way for the market growth. Digitization also helps in meeting stringent regulations by maintaining patient data records that reduces trial process errors through adoption of software such as electronic clinical outcome assessment (e-COA). Digitization helps in streamlining the clinical trial process thereby probing sponsors to invest more in the clinical trial process as chances of successful clinical trials are more through the adoption of newer technologies.

SHIFT TOWARDS PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

The paradigm shift towards personalized medicine is expected to have a positive impact on the clinical trial market. The classic clinical trial process is carried out on thousands of people while personalized medicine will focus only on the effect of drugs on individual patients for a specific period. Very few medicines in the development phase pass all phases of a clinical trial due to the traditional clinical trial approach. The mentality of “one size will fit all” is acting as a barrier for drugs that are currently in pipeline but would never see the day. The use of pharmacogenetics in the clinical trial process is expected to increase the number of drugs passing all phases of the clinical trial process. The shift towards personalized medicine is expected to increase the use of pharmacogenetics in the clinical trial phase thereby increasing the pipeline of drugs. This trend is expected to instigate biopharmaceutical companies to invest more in the clinical trial phase.

GROWING DISEASE VARIATION AND PREVALENCE

Growing prevalence of disease and incidence of new disease is expected to give further boost to the clinical trial market. Worldwide population has varied disease profile with emerging countries having the most diverse disease profile. This is expected to boost the clinical trial of new or rare disease which otherwise would not have found any sponsors. More number of patients having a specific disease would act as a stimulus for biopharmaceutical companies to invest more in clinical trials for a disease segment. Diverse population would also mean easy recruitment of patients and faster clinical trial process. Rare diseases are given a status of “Orphan disease” in U.S and biopharmaceutical companies who sponsor clinical trials for Orphan drugs would get incentives for the process. This trend is likely to have a positive impact on clinical trials for rare disease thereby increasing the global clinical trials market.

INCREASING COLLABORATION IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

The trend of combination trials and collaborations in clinical trial is expected to rise which would further boost the global clinical trials market. Due to high drug development cost biopharmaceutical companies are now forming an alliance with each other to increase the resources and share the risk of high cost. Immuno-oncology collaborations in 2015 is a prime example of increase collaboration to combat risk associated with clinical trials. Recent example of immuno-oncology collaboration is of MSD and Lily for clinical trial phase for treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

The race to launch the molecule in the market in a feasible timeline and cost will propel the need for CROs service provides. The pharmaceutical companies, along with the increased research cost, also witness global regulation complexity. All of these variables create a need for expertise in different portfolios, driving the need for outsourcing the market. Drug companies are not only outsourcing the production of medicines but also clinical trials. With the increasing clinical trial privatization, there is a surge in outsourcing to developing countries such as India, China, and Latin America.

Phase Insights

Phase 3 Segment Reported Foremost Market Stake in 2022

Phase 3 segment recorded the major market stake in the worldwide clinical trials market in 2022 and has garnered revenue share 54.6%. Implementation on a large scale is the major reason for high market share of phase 3. Other factors such as high cost and increasing trend of outsourcing are expected to boost the demand over the estimate period.

The Phase 2 clinical trials are anticipated to advance at the maximum CAGR through the forecast period. The Phase II segment held market share for 19.5% in 2021.

Study Design

Interventional Study is Projected to Dominate the Study Design Segment of Clinical Trials Market Revenue

The requirement of clinical trials in developing diagnostic tests and vaccines for viral diseases such as the SARS CoV-2 has augmented the demand for clinical trials exponentially. Thus, high incidence of novel viral diseases and ongoing technological improvements in clinical trials are major reason for the high revenue share of interventional study. Interventional study segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2030. The interventional design segment accounted largest market share 46% in 2022.

Indication Insights

Oncology is Projected to Dominate the Indication Segment of Clinical Trials Market Revenue

Constant research on cancer treatment and increasing demand for precision medicine are the major reasons responsible for high market share of oncology. The oncology segment is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period 2022 to 2030.

Regional Insights

North America is Estimated to be the Largest Market for Clinical Trials

The research study covers key prospects and trends of clinical trials products throughout different regions including Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Regionally, clinical trials market is dominated by North America due to high incidence of chronic disorders and presence of latest healthcare infrastructure. North America accounted largest revenue share 51.7% in 2022.

Clinical Trials Market Share, By Region, 2022 (%)

On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the rapid growth rate 6.8%, on account of increasing investment by governments in research and growing awareness regarding precision medicine.

  • The North America clinical trials market was valued at USD 27.5 billion in 2022 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period.
  • The Europe clinical trials market was valued at USD 14.8 billion in 2022 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific clinical trials market was valued at USD 10.7 billion in 2022 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecast period.

Clinical Trials Market Companies

  • Parexel
  • IQVIA
  • Charles River Laboratory
  • Omnicare
  • Kendle
  • Chiltern
  • Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC

In order to better recognize the current status of clinical trials, and policies adopted by the foremost countries, Precedence Research predicted the future evolution of the clinical trials market. This research study bids qualitative and quantitative insights on clinical trials market and assessment of market size and growth trend for potential market segments.

Major Market Segments Covered:

By Phase

  • Phase 1
  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3
  • Phase 4

By Study Design

  • Observational
  • Interventional
  • Expanded Access

By Indication

  • Autoimmune/Inflammation
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • Others
  • Pain Management
    • Chronic Pain
    • Acute Pain
  • Oncology
    • Blood Cancer
    • Solid Tumors
    • Other
  • CNS Condition
    • Epilepsy
    • Parkinson's Disease (PD)
    • Huntington's Disease
    • Stroke
    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    • Muscle Regeneration
    • Others
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Cardiovascular
  • Others

By Service Type

  • Protocol Designing
  • Patient Recruitment
  • Laboratory Services
  • Site Identification
  • Bioanalytical Testing Services
    • Cell-based Assays
    • Virology Testing
    • Method Development, Optimization, & Validation
    • Serology, Immunogenicity, & Neutralizing Antibodies
    • Biomarker Testing Services
    • PK/PD (Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics) Testing Services
    • Other Bioanalytical Testing Services
  • Analytical Testing Services
  • Clinical Trial Supply & Logistic Services
  • Clinical Trial Data Management Services
  • Decentralized Clinical Services
  • Medical Device Testing Services
  • Others

By Sponsor

  • Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Companies
  • Medical Device Companies
  • Others

By End User

  • Hospital
  • Laboratories
  • Clinics

By Application

  • Vaccine
  • Cell & Gene Therapy
  • Small Molecules
  • Other Applications

By Geography

    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • Southeast Asia
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
      • Brazil
      • Rest of Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
      • GCC
      • North Africa
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current size of the global clinical trials market?
Precedence Research announced, the global clinical trials market size was valued at USD 48.68 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 83.55 billion by 2032.
What is the growth rate of clinical trials market?
The global clinical trials market is growing at a impressive CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.
Which factors driving the growth of the clinical trials market?
Factors such as growing prevalence of chronic disorders, increasing number of clinical trials in developing regions, growing number of biologics, increasing demand for advanced treatments such as personalized medicines, outbreak of viral diseases, increasing cases of cancer globally, growing geriatric population and growing research and development expenditure are propelling the clinical trials market expansion across the globe.
Which major companies are operating in the worldwide clinical trials market?
The major companies operating in the worldwide clinical trials market are Parexel, IQVIA, Charles River Laboratory, Omnicare, Kendle, Chiltern, and Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC. among others.
Which study design segment is projected to dominate the clinical trials market revenue?
Interventional Study is projected to dominate the study design segment of clinical trials market revenue.
Why oncology segment is projected to dominate the clinical trials market?
Constant research on cancer treatment and increasing demand for precision medicine are the major reasons responsible for high market share of oncology.?
Why Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the rapid growth rate in the clinical trials market?
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the rapid growth rate, on account of increasing investment by governments in research and growing awareness regarding precision medicine.
Why clinical trials?
Clinical Trials are a type of clinical research that are performed in people and are intended at assessing a behavioral, surgical, or medical intervention. Clinical Trials act as the prime way employed by the scientists to investigate if a new therapy, a medical device or anovel drug is secure and efficient in individuals.

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