Lessons Learned in Clinical Trial Recruitment: A Partnership Between a Genomic Research Study and the Discover Together Biobank
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Collaboration between biobanks and research teams is essential for advancing scientific research, particularly in studies involving human subjects; however, various challenges can hinder success. We shed light on key obstacles and challenges encountered during a partnership between a clinical trial and an institutional biobank at a pediatric hospital. In aiming to recruit pediatric biobank participants for a genomic clinical research study, key challenges included low-yield recruitment tactics, independent operations and structures of the biobank and research teams, and transition to a new biobank model resulting in struggles with participant reengagement. This article explores some of the obstacles experienced by the research and biobanks teams, while providing key lessons aimed at guiding others in planning future collaborations for trial recruitment, enrollment, and implementation. We also highlight the significant benefits that can arise when biobanks and research teams work together strategically.
Source: Biopreservation and Biobanking
Language: English
Topic: Ethics in Clinical Research
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: G2210496826, G4858904926
OpenAlex ID: W4416554305