Summary
This analysis of ResearchMatch Trials Today, a free public interface to ClinicalTrials.gov, examined search behaviour patterns to understand how the public accesses information about clinical trial opportunities. Over 21 months, the tool processed over 100,000 searches across a diverse range of health conditions and topics, demonstrating substantial public demand for centralised trial-matching resources. The findings suggest that simplified, accessible interfaces can facilitate informed participation in clinical research.
UK applicability
Similar trial-matching platforms exist in the UK through NHS research networks and the NIHR Clinical Research Network, though this US-focused analysis may not directly reflect UK search behaviour or trial availability. The principles of public engagement and accessibility demonstrated could inform UK efforts to improve trial recruitment and participant diversity.
Key measures
Number of searches (101,249); number of unique topics searched (12,649); breadth of conditions and healthy volunteer concepts sought
Outcomes reported
The study analysed 101,249 searches conducted through ResearchMatch Trials Today between March 2015 and November 2016, documenting the range of health conditions and topics for which members of the public sought clinical trial information.
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