Utilize Tools and Resources to Improve Recruitment and Retention
Seven areas to consider:
Budget
Site Selection
Statistical Analyses and Data
Community Partnerships
Communication Techniques
Recruitment
Retention
Budget
We often only think about budget in the beginning. NIMICT outlined budgeting considerations for a balanced budget but more importantly, an effective trial.
Site Selection
Who is in your trial? Site selection is a critical facet for a successful study with a robust and diverse patient sample. It is important to understand geographic differences by age, sex, race, ethnicity, and insurance, Medicare coverage, when selecting trial sites. NIMICT gathered tools and resources to help you do so.
Statistical Analyses and Data
NIMICT collected pertinent websites, articles, and guides to help you properly compute power and statistical analyses for your trial.
Community Partnerships
Community partnerships can improve your trial in significant ways. NIMICT highlights the importance of engaging patients, families, and community advocates throughout the research process.
Communication Techniques
Communication with your participants but also your study team members can make or break your trial. NIMICT explains how to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Recruitment
Recruitment / enrollment practices are the way to a successful clinical trial. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that more than 80% of clinical trials in the U.S. fail to meet their recruitment timelines. NIMICT outlines best practices to avoid this!
Retention
Without retaining patients, all of your hard work is in jeopardy. NIMICT includes the best practices to ensure patient retention.
