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Lessons Learned from Community-Based Participatory Research: Recruiting Older Black Adults in Clinical Research
Maria Villalona1, Julia DeLuca1, Bridget Hall1
1Department of Psychiatry, Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Health Equity
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) effectively recruits older Black adults for clinical trials by addressing systemic barriers. Strategies like community partnerships and culturally relevant materials overcome mistrust and improve research participation.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Research
- Public Health
- Community Engagement
Background:
- Older Black adults are underrepresented in clinical research.
- Systemic racism and mistrust in healthcare create significant barriers.
- Addressing these barriers is crucial for equitable research participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify facilitators and barriers to recruiting older Black adults.
- Utilize a community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework.
- Promote collaboration and co-learning with community members.
Main Methods:
- Employed a community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework.
- Focused on a community-based exercise study.
- Emphasized collaboration and co-learning with community members.
Main Results:
- Building community partnerships is a key facilitator.
- Developing culturally appropriate recruitment materials is essential.
- Eliciting community feedback and offering tangible benefits enhance participation.
Conclusions:
- Effective CBPR implementation can overcome recruitment challenges.
- The study provides a practical framework for future research.
- Addressing systemic barriers is vital for inclusive clinical research.
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