Qualitative study of barriers to clinical trial retention in adults with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Regular physical exercise may preserve β cell function in newly diagnosed adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, clinical trials to test this theory require the recruitment and retention of adults with new-onset T1D, which can be challenging. We sought to determine the overall experiences of newly diagnosed adults with T1D in an exercise study, to understand issues that influence the retention of trial participants in such studies.

Design

Qualitative methodology using individual face-to-face (n=6) and telephone interviews (n=14). Interview transcripts were thematically analysed using the framework method.

Setting

The study took place at five participating UK hospitals.

Participants

Twenty participants, aged 19-55 years, in the Exercise for Type

SUBMITTER: Henshall C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6059261 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature