Impact of Financial Incentives on Electronic Health Record–Driven Recruitment of Underrepresented Communities in Research: Randomized Controlled Trial - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Impact of Financial Incentives on Electronic Health Record–Driven Recruitment of Underrepresented Communities in Research: Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical Scorecard: Effects of Financial Incentives on Recruitment of Underrepresented Populations in Research via Electronic Health Records: A Randomized Controlled Study
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Recruitment Strategies in Clinical Research
Key Mechanisms
Use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for patient recruitment and financial incentives to enhance engagement.
Target Population
Adults (≥18 years) with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer.
Care Setting
Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Key Highlights
EHR-based recruitment strategies may improve engagement but could also exacerbate disparities.
Financial incentives have been shown to improve research engagement by a median of 12%.
The study oversampled historically underrepresented racial or ethnic groups to evaluate engagement differences.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Eligible participants must have a diagnosis of breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer.
Management
Utilize EHR portals for recruitment to enhance participation in clinical trials.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Assess engagement rates based on race and financial incentive impact.
Risks
Potential exacerbation of existing disparities in clinical trial participation.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with active EHR portal accounts and recent clinic visits.
Incentives may improve response rates among historically underrepresented groups.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement EHR-based recruitment strategies to enhance scalability.
Consider financial incentives to improve engagement in clinical research.
