Patient and caregiver motivators and barriers to eczema clinical trial participation: Analysis of survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema clinical trials (CTs) are increasing in number, yet participation across the eczema community is low. Little is known about patient characteristics and views on motivators and barriers to CT participation (CTP).

Objectives

Determine factors that motivate or impede participation in eczema CT and respondent characteristics associated with these factors.

Methods

Qualitative thematic analysis was performed on open-ended questions from an online survey that collected respondent demographics, understanding of and experience with CTs, and drivers/barriers to CTP. Mixed-methods analysis included 924 respondents, 728 (78.8%) adults with eczema and 196 (21.2%) caregivers of children with eczema.

Results

A large proportion (71.8%) of respondents would po

SUBMITTER: Jacobson ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442076 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature