Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Clin Transl Sci2026;10(1):e98.January 1, 2026Journal Article

Artificial intelligence in clinical trial participant recruitment and retention: A scoping review and meta-analysis.

Ziran Yin1, Yun-Chung Liu2, Jonathan Chong Kai Liew3, Rui Yang4, Stephanie Hendren2, Elisa Ma2, Zhaomei Geng5, Jiahan Wang6, Henry Foote2, Christopher Lindsell7, Chuan Hong1
1Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, NC, USA.
2Duke University, NC, USA.
3School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
4Department of Biomedical Informatics, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
5Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, CA, USA.
6University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA.
7Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, NC, USA.

Abstract

Recruitment and retention challenges continue to hinder the success of clinical trials. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising means to optimize various clinical trial processes; however, its impact specifically on recruitment and retention has not been comprehensively evaluated. This scoping review utilized the Joanna Briggs Institute framework and adhered to PRISMA-ScR guideline…

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