Striking a balance with participant engagement

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to improve our participant retention in trials while still adhering strictly to protocols. It’s a tough balance, especially when we want to keep them motivated without feeling like we’re overstepping. Has anyone found effective strategies to maintain both participant engagement and protocol integrity in their studies?

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It’s like trying to keep a cat in a bathtub — challenging but not impossible! A great way to boost engagement is to regularly check in with participants through surveys or informal chats, making them feel their feedback really matters… Have you tried incorporating some fun, interactive elements during check-ins?

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