Innovative Proven Clinical-Research Strategies for Participant Recruitment and Retention

The ability to successfully recruit and retain research participants is an important precursor to conducting a successful clinical trial. With respect to participant recruitment, we discuss potential strategies used in well-known and successful research studies to reach out to the targeted populatio...

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Published inProceedings of Singapore Healthcare Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 64 - 68
Main Authors Tong, Shao Chuen, Tin, Aung Soe, Lim, Jeremy Fung Yen, Chow, Wai Leng
Format Book Review Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.03.2010
SAGE Publishing
Subjects
clinical research
recruitment
retention
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Summary:The ability to successfully recruit and retain research participants is an important precursor to conducting a successful clinical trial. With respect to participant recruitment, we discuss potential strategies used in well-known and successful research studies to reach out to the targeted populations, including public education on the importance of clinical trials and the use of new media in reaching out to a wider population. The measures used by research studies to engage their participants and their healthcare providers to optimise participant retention are also examined. We conclude by discussing how these strategies may be adapted for use in Singapore.
ISSN:2010-1058
2059-2329
DOI:10.1177/201010581001900109