Sociodemographic Drivers of Recruitment and Attrition in Digital Neurological Research: Longitudinal Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital recruitment methods offer opportunities to address challenges in clinical research participation, particularly in neurology. However, the impact of digital approaches across socioeconomic and demographic groups remains inadequately understood.

Objective

This study investigates the influence of sociodemographic factors on recruitment and attrition in a remote neurological research cohort, mapping participation pathways and identifying disparities to inform inclusive digital strategies.

Methods

We conducted a nonexperimental, observational longitudinal cohort study at Mayo Clinic using patient-portal invitations between March and July 2024 as part of a remote speech capture study. Eligibility criteria included age 18 years and older, US residence, and

SUBMITTER: Nejat P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12935417 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature