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Brescia, this segment continues the conversation from a [Patients as Partners Europe panel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzKJtNP139c) and answers questions asked by study sponsors in attendance. Watch now as patients answer questions about: - Establishing trust between clinical teams and study participants - Wearables and mobile apps - Chatbots - Use of connected technologies over a multiyear study - Defining hybrid and decentralized trials - Building and maintaining a patient panel The segment also includes a special lightning round Q&A that provides study sponsors with additional insight into designing hybrid and decentralized clinical trials.   ![Pharma15 Live Logo](https://innovations.bbkworldwide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pharma15%20Live%20Logo.png?width=400&height=300&name=Pharma15%20Live%20Logo.png) Featuring: - **Phil Kelly**, Bladder Cancer Patient and Advocate - **Nneka Smith**, Sickle Cell Disease Patient and Advocate - **Thomas Smith**, Cystic Fibrosis Patient and Advocate Moderated by: - **Bonnie A. 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