Abstract:Background: Factors influencing participation in clinical trials have been reported, but few studies analyze the combination of issues which affect overall patient accrual. When designing clinical trials, investigators are aware that some potential subjects may not be candidates for research participation and other subjects will decline. Total sample size is further affected by protocol-defined eligibility. BABY HUG (NCT00006400) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial of hyd… Show more
Analysis 1.3. Comparison 1 Hydroxyurea versus placebo for participants with sickle cell disease, Outcome 3 Proportion experiencing life threatening events during study.
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