Participant Motivators and Expectations in the MEL-SELF Randomized Clinical Trial of Patient-Led Surveillance for Recurrent Melanoma: Content Analysis of Survey Responses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited data exist on the motivations and expectations of participants when enrolling in dermatology clinical trials, including melanoma early detection trials. Understanding participant motivators for research engagement has been identified as a prioritized area for trial methodology research.

Objective

The study aimed to determine motivators of participation and expectations from trial involvement among patients enrolled in the MEL-SELF randomized clinical trial of patient-led surveillance for new or recurrent melanoma.

Methods

The MEL-SELF trial is recruiting patients previously treated for localized melanoma, who own a smartphone, have a partner to assist with skin self-examination (SSE), and attend routinely scheduled follow-up at specialist and primar

SUBMITTER: Ackermann D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528161 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature