An embedded mixed-methods study highlighted a lack of discussions on retention in clinical trial consultations

Objectives This study investigated trial consultations to identify whether and to what extent discussions of retention are present. Study Design and Setting This embedded mixed-methods study design included a purposive sample of audio-recorded trial consultations obtained from four sites of a large multicenter UK-based surgical RCT. Study participants included potential trial participants, trial surgeons (TSs), and research nurses (RNs). Results...