Knowledge and perception of a clinical trial among the participants: An experience from oral cholera vaccine study in Koshi Province, Nepal.

ABSTRACT: Clinical trials (CT) have been the cornerstones in developing medicines, vaccines, and new interventions. Despite tremendous efforts, a CT cannot succeed without participants' involvement. Various factors can affect people's attitude and participation in a CT. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perception of a clinical trial among the participants of a CT at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. This was a population-based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during 2021-2022. Participants involved in a phase III clinical trial were enrolled, and an in-depth interview was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Demographic information, knowledge and perception about CT were assessed, and a descriptive analysis was done. Among 622

SUBMITTER: Chaudhary S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11485811 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature