The effectiveness of incentives for research participation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recruitment plays a vital role in conducting randomized control trials (RCTs). Challenges and failure of proper recruitment lead to early termination of trials. Monetary incentives have been suggested as a potential solution to these challenges. Therefore, we aimed to do a systematic review and analysis to evaluate the effect of incentives on the number of participants willing to consent to and participate in RCTs.

Methods

Electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to September 23rd, 2021, using the following keywords: payments, incentive, response, participation, enrollment, randomized, randomization, and RCT. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included trials. Risk ratios (RRs) were calculated with their co

SUBMITTER: Abdelazeem B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9032371 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature