Vivek Shekhawat
Independent Researcher
Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Recruitment efficiency is a critical determinant of the success of clinical trials in dental research. Geographic disparities, particularly between rural and urban trial sites, influence participant enrollment due to varying access, awareness, and socioeconomic factors. This study aims to compare recruitment strategies employed in rural and urban settings, highlighting differences in participant reach, cost-efficiency, and timeline adherence. Through a comparative analysis of multiple trials and secondary data collected from established registries and clinical research centers, this manuscript uncovers that tailored outreach strategies, community integration, and decentralized models yield more effective recruitment outcomes in rural sites, while mass media and institutional referrals dominate urban environments. The study emphasizes the importance of geographic contextualization of recruitment planning, advocating for hybrid strategies that adapt to location-specific barriers in dental research.
Keywords
Clinical trials, dental research, participant recruitment, rural vs urban, enrollment strategies
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