Improving the recruitment activity of clinicians in randomised controlled trials: a systematic review

Background

Poor recruitment to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is a widespread problem. Provision of interventions aimed at supporting or incentivising clinicians may improve recruitment to RCTs.

Objectives

To quantify the effects of strategies aimed at improving the recruitment activity of clinicians in RCTs, complemented with a synthesis of qualitative evidence related to clinicians9 attitudes towards recruiting to RCTs....