Participation in and withdrawal from cancer clinical trials: A survey of clinical research coordinators.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Poor accrual and withdrawal are the main reasons for the failure of cancer clinical trials. As clinical research coordinators (CRCs) work at the frontlines of clinical trials, CRCs can best identify the main factors that influence patient participation and dropout and suggest potential remedial measures. This study aimed to investigate participation and withdrawal in cancer clinical trials through a survey of CRCs. Furthermore, we collected suggestions of CRCs to increase patient participation and reduce withdrawal from cancer clinical trials.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey among 100 CRC nurses currently coordinating cancer clinical trials and having more than six months of experience was conducted at four hospitals in South Korea between March and August 2021

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9096735 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature