Recruitment issues in a multicenter randomized controlled trial about the effect of the Cultural Formulation Interview on therapeutic working alliance

TL;DR

This paper discusses challenges faced during participant recruitment in a trial testing the Cultural Formulation Interview's impact on therapeutic relationships.

Contribution

The paper provides insights into both expected and unexpected recruitment challenges in multicenter trials.

Findings

Recruitment issues occurred at multiple organizational levels during the trial.

Sharing these experiences helps researchers avoid similar problems and better manage resources.

Abstract

This short communication concerns recruitment issues in a multicenter randomized controlled trial. An overview of anticipated and unexpected recruitment issues at various organizational levels is discussed as encountered in this trial. These experiences are shared to assist researchers in avoiding similar experiences, prevent wasting valuable research resources, and justify the time and energy committed by enrolled participants.

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