Addressing Inequities in the Management of Soft Tissue Injuries of the Knee: A Focus on Recruitment and Retention Strategies in Clinical Trials

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Abstract

Purpose: Our primary objective is to examine the recruitment and retention strategies employed in clinical trials (CTs) focused on knee injuries, specifically addressing their impact on the inclusion of historically marginalized populations.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional analysis. In May 2024, we conducted a search using the medical literature databases MEDLINE (Pubmed) and Embase (Elsevier) to identify clinical trials regarding knee injuries and associated interventions. Data screening and extraction were completed in a masked, duplicate manner. Stata 18 SE (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX) was used to perform all data analyses.

Results: A total of 64 studies met the inclusion criteria. Only three studies (3/64, 4.7%) provided recruitment strategies, and considerations for diversity recruitment were noted in a single study (1/64, 1.6%). One study (1/64, 1.6%) mentioned efforts to minimize participant dropout rates.

Conclusion: A lack in recruitment and retention strategies or diversity goals aimed at reaching inequitable populations was indicated by our study. This absence highlights the need for proactive and strategic approaches to increase accessibility and inclusivity in clinical trial research.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages61
StatePublished - 13 Sep 2024
Event2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health - Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, United States
Duration: 13 Sep 202413 Sep 2024

Conference

Conference2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health
Abbreviated titleSTRIDE 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTahlequah
Period13/09/2413/09/24

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