Study Recruitment Resources
Having trouble recruiting participants?
In addition to traditional advertising and outreach through clinics, there are a variety of tools and resources that can help investigators identify potential participants.
OCTRI Tools for Successful Study Recruitment
OCTRI held a seminar outlining available study recruitment tools. This seminar covered the following topics:
- Conducting feasibility analyses
- Using Epic to identify potential participants
- Working with highly professional, experienced study coordinators who are trained to handle recruitment, scheduling, compliance, and study activities
- Collaborating a research network like the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network or OCHIN to extend health research beyond the academic medical center
- Accessing ResearchMatch, a national volunteer registry that connects researchers with volunteers who are willing to participate in studies
Research Services
How can OCTRI help with recruitment?
The following services can help researchers assess feasibility, find study participants who are a good match for their study, and identify potential collaborations to enhance recruitment.
How can I access these services?
Contact the Research Navigator Program.
Recruitment Services
- Cohort Discovery for Count Requests
Researchers can generate counts of OHSU patients with specific characteristics from OHSU's Integrated Health Record, Epic.
- Epic Data for Research Purposes
Using the Research Data Warehouse, OCTRI can also provide lists of potential participants to researchers with IRB-approved protocols.
- Study Coordinators
OCTRI study coordinators are in high demand because they consistently display professionalism, attention to detail, and resourcefulness. They have a strong track record of using both traditional and innovative recruitment methods to craft realistic recruitment plans and to get studies back on target.
- ResearchMatch
ResearchMatch is a new national participant recruitment and feasibility analysis tool that is available for free to OHSU researchers.
- Practice-based Research Networks (PBRNs)
Practice-based research networks provide a valuable opportunity to work with small clinics that serve rural, low-income, an under-insured (as well as the uninsured) populations. Consult with network staff to find out if your study is a good opportunity for collaboration.
Accessing OCTRI Research Services
It's simple to request OCTRI research services.
Contact the Research Navigator Program.
