Participant recruitment and retention in randomised controlled trials of melanoma surveillance: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This scoping review aims to collate and describe data on recruitment, retention, and strategies used to improve these, in randomised controlled trials of melanoma surveillance.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and CENTRAL databases from inception until October 23, 2023. Two reviewers screened titles and abstracts, and full-texts, and one reviewer extracted data (convenience sample (n = 5) checked by a second). Eligibility criteria included: (i) RCT design, (ii) clinical setting, (iii) participants at increased risk of melanoma, (iv) interventions for early melanoma detection, and (v) early detection outcomes or surrogates such as improved skin self-examination. We calculated summary statistics and undertook qualitative data synthesis.

Results

Fro

SUBMITTER: Ackermann DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883296 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature