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What is an recruitment and why is it important in drug development?

Recruitment is the identification and enrollment of participants into a study. Typically, participants must fit certain criteria in order to be recruited for a particular study. During through the recruitment process, potential participants will go through the process of informed consent in which they learn more about the study and their rights as study participants. To learn more about recruitment and why it is important for drug development, click on the links below.

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Relevant publications

• Genetic Alliance: Weekly Tips
• Genetic Alliance: The Importance of Participation – Rethinking Clinical Trials

Related Tools

Guide to Recruitment and Retention

• International Psoriasis Council: Recruitment and Retention

Recruitment Resources

• Genetic Alliance: Disease InfoSearch

Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Genetic Alliance: Biobank Governance Checklist
• FDA: Recruiting Study Subjects – Information Sheet