Recruiting and retaining research participants for a clinical intervention study

Area of Science:

• Clinical research methodology
• Participant recruitment and retention strategies

Background:

• Clinical intervention studies require robust participant enrollment and adherence for valid results.
• Recruiting and retaining participants, particularly vulnerable populations like family caregivers, presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline effective strategies for investigators to enhance participant recruitment.
• To detail methods for maintaining participant retention throughout clinical intervention studies.

Main Methods:

• The article synthesizes best practices for participant recruitment.
• It discusses strategies for participant retention, using family caregivers of stroke survivors as a case example.

Main Results:

• Successful recruitment and retention depend on tailored approaches to specific populations.
• Proactive engagement and support are crucial for maintaining participant involvement.

Conclusions:

• The described strategies are adaptable for various clinical research settings.
• Implementing these methods can improve the success of clinical intervention studies across different populations.