Hope and despair: a qualitative exploration of the experiences and impact of trial processes in a rehabilitation trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unanticipated responses by research participants can influence randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in multiple ways, many of which are poorly understood. This study used qualitative interviews as part of an embedded process evaluation to explore the impact participants may have on the study, but also unintended impacts the study may have on them.

Aim

The aim of the study was to explore participants' experiences and the impact of trial involvement in a pilot RCT in order to inform the designing and delivery of a definitive RCT.

Methods

In-depth interviews with 20 participants (10 in the intervention and 10 in the control group) enrolled in a stroke rehabilitation pilot trial. A modified framework approach was used to analyse transcripts.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Norris M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6708169 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature