CAPS on the move: Crafting an approach to recruitment for a randomized controlled trial of community gardening.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe and evaluate recruitment approaches for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of community gardening in Denver, Colorado. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03089177).

Methods

We used community and staff feedback to adapt our recruitment approach from year 1 to year 2 of a multi-year RCT to address health behaviors related to cancer prevention. In year 2, we added a full-time recruitment coordinator, designed and implemented a tracking spreadsheet, and engaged advisory committee members, local garden leaders, and health partners in planning and outreach. Screening and consent rates, staff time and costs for years 1 and 2 are compared.

Results

In year 1, recruitment methods yielded 136 initial contacts, 106 screenings and 64 consented participants. In year 2,

SUBMITTER: Villalobos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6883325 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature