Using marketing strategies to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials: a scoping review

Trial teams are already utilising different marketing techniques with the aim of improving recruitment and retention. However, there is a selective concentration on promotional techniques especially advertising, which limits the potential of marketing to improve recruitment and retention of participants.

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Trials
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2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-026-09576-9
Primary Topic
Ethics in Clinical Research
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Using marketing strategies to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials: a scoping review

Kirsty Sprange, Antony Wainaina Ndungu, Elizabeth R. Nixon, Eleanor J. Mitchell
Trials
Ethics in Clinical Research
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Using marketing strategies to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials: a scoping review

Kirsty Sprange, Antony Wainaina Ndungu, Elizabeth R. Nixon, Eleanor J. Mitchell
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Abstract

Trial teams are already utilising different marketing techniques with the aim of improving recruitment and retention. However, there is a selective concentration on promotional techniques especially advertising, which limits the potential of marketing to improve recruitment and retention of participants.

Trials
University of Nottingham (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Ethics in Clinical Research
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