Successful recruitment to trials: findings from the SCIMITAR+ Trial.

Emily J PeckhamCatherine ArundelDella BaileyTracy CallenChristina CusackSuzanne CroslandPenny FosterHannah HerlihyJames HopeSuzy KerTayla McCloudCrystal-Bella Romain-HooperAlison StriblingPeter PhiriEllen TaitSimon Gilbodynull null

Published in: Trials (2018)

This study makes a significant contribution to the limited evidence base of real-world cases of successful recruitment to RCTs and offers practical guidance to those planning and conducting trials. Building positive relationships between clinicians, researchers and participants is crucial to successful recruitment.

Keyphrases

study protocol
palliative care
randomized controlled trial
phase ii
double blind