Challenges and solutions in clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to clinical research, necessitating the adoption of innovative and remote methods to conduct studies. This study aimed to investigate these challenges and propose solutions for conducting clinical research during the pandemic.

Methods

A narrative review was conducted (approval ID: IR.AMS.REC.1401.029), utilizing keyword searches in PubMed and Web of Science (WOS) citation index expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) from January 2020 to January 2023. Keywords included COVID-19, clinical research, barriers, obstacles, facilitators and enablers.

Results

Out of 2508 records retrieved, 43 studies were reviewed, providing valuable insights into the challenges and corresponding solutions for conducting clinical

SUBMITTER: Nomali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10404843 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature