Practical issues regarding implementing a randomized clinical trial in a homeless population: strategies and lessons learned.

ABSTRACT: There is a critical need for objective data to guide effective health promotion and care for homeless populations. However, many investigators exclude homeless populations from clinical trials due to practical concerns about conducting research with this population. This report is based on our experience and lessons learned while conducting two large NIH-funded randomized controlled trials targeting smoking cessation among persons who are homeless. The current report also addresses challenges when conducting clinical trials among homeless populations and offers potential solutions. Homeless individuals face several challenges including the need to negotiate daily access to food, clothing, and shelter. Some of the critical issues investigators encounter include recruitment and retention obs

SUBMITTER: Ojo-Fati O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5498931 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature