... no effect but were highly regarded. The main reasons for not participating were a lack of interest and time requirements. Conclusion: Interpersonal communication can have a powerful effect on recruitment. However, more research is needed to determine the cost-efficacy of more labor-intensive approaches...

...Sharon J. Olsen; Kathryn T. Malvern; Betty J. May; Issie L. Jenkins; Constance A. Griffin Background/Aims: Reduced minority participation in clinical research challenges researchers to consider novel recruitment modalities. This study describes a formal partnership between the National Educational...