Approach to Design and Evaluate Digital Tools to Enhance Young Adult Participation in Clinical Trials: Co-Design and Controlled Intercept Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Certain populations are underrepresented in clinical trials, limiting the generalizability of new treatments and their efficacy and uptake in these populations. It is essential to identify and understand effective strategies for enrolling young adults in clinical trials, as they represent a vital and key demographic for future clinical trial participation.

Objective

This study aimed to develop, test, and evaluate digital tools designed to encourage the participation of young adults in the clinical trial process. An interdisciplinary approach, incorporating social listening, qualitative focus groups, and co-design workshops, was used to achieve this goal.

Methods

Digital tools were designed and evaluated using a 4-phase approach that included: (1) social lis

SUBMITTER: Mackey T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032498 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature