Participant Choice of Centralized or Remote Trial Engagement: Secondary Analysis of a Nonrandomized Clinical - Takeaways - MDSpire

Participant Choice of Centralized or Remote Trial Engagement: Secondary Analysis of a Nonrandomized Clinical

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  • Taylor B. Harrison

  • Jessica A. Sinclair

  • Lisa J. Martin

  • William B. Brinkman

  • Melanie F. Myers

  • Michelle L. McGowan

  • May 11, 2026

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    The EAS trial analyzed participant preferences for centralized versus remote engagement in clinical trials using nonrandomized data.

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    Among 445 participants, 40% chose centralized engagement, 49.9% remote, and 10.1% mixed modalities for study participation.

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    Young adults preferred centralized engagement, while adolescent-parent dyads favored remote participation, highlighting demographic differences.

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    Participants living more than 10 miles from CCHMC were more likely to select remote engagement, indicating accessibility challenges.

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    The trial's hybrid design allowed participant choice, successfully meeting recruitment and visit completion targets for a diverse cohort.

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