The RIC Recruitment & Retention Materials Toolkit - a resource for developing community-informed study materials.

Area of Science:

• Clinical Research
• Health Communication

Background:

• Clinical trials frequently struggle with participant enrollment and retention targets.
• Effective recruitment materials are essential for initial participant engagement.
• Study teams often lack the expertise and resources for creating high-quality recruitment materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and content of a new toolkit designed to aid research teams in creating clinical trial recruitment and retention materials.

Main Methods:

• Development of a comprehensive toolkit by the Recruitment Innovation Center.
• Inclusion of guidance, actionable tips, resources, and customizable templates for material creation.

Main Results:

• The toolkit provides a structured approach to developing professional, engaging, and culturally tailored recruitment materials.
• It addresses the identified gap in resources and skills for study teams.

Conclusions:

• The Recruitment & Retention Materials Content and Design Toolkit offers valuable support for improving clinical trial recruitment and retention.
• This resource aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of study materials.