Best Practice Briefs
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has created a series of best-practice briefs (BPBs) which provide guidance on common core principles of conducting research. Each BPB is a quick, focused document, featuring methodologies and resources that can be incorporated into new or existing research projects.
Topics include:
- Developing a Community Advisory Board for Research
- Electronic Health Record Tools for Study Recruitment
- Health Literacy in Research
- Building a Multilingual Survey in Open REDCap
- Developing a Survey using Validated Measures
- Research Study and Clinical Trials Recruitment
Clinical Trials Cartoon Videos & Brochure
Many communities are vastly underrepresented in research studies, especially clinical research studies. Proven recruitment methods for traditionally under-reached groups include community-based recruitment through trusted organizations and leaders and utilizing a storytelling approach. To help address this gap, the NYU CTSI created three <5 minute ‘Introduction to Clinical Trials’ animated cartoons in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Spanish to provide an introduction to what research participation means and to guide viewers through an individual’s decision-making process to enroll in a research study. Each video was peer-reviewed by Community Health Workers and can be used as educational and recruitment materials for populations that are not highly represented in clinical trials.
- Understanding Clinical Trials (Chinese)
- Understanding Clinical Trials (English)
- Understanding Clinical Trials (Spanish)
A companion community-facing brochure is also available, which clearly explains what clinical trials are, the various types that exist, and how individuals can get involved in clinical research. This document can be accessed here.
Participant Narrative Videos Project
Further utilizing the storytelling approach, the Participant Narratives Project engages current and former clinical trial participants to share their decision-making process, facilitators, and motivating factors that guided them to enroll and participate.
The goal of this project is to provide potential participants with information about clinical trials by showcasing real perspectives and lived experiences. These participant narratives are filmed documentary style where each participant is interviewed by Executive Producer, Leigh Johnson, Assistant Research Scientist with the NYU CTSI, translators, and a film/production crew at the NYULH Tisch campus. The interview asks participants questions about their personal story, their experience in their specific study, and whether they would recommend clinical trials to other patients.
- Participant Narrative Video – Denese
- Participant Narrative Video – Aida
- Participant Narrative Video – Mandy
Contact Us
For questions about these materials, or for more information about the research support and services provided by CTSI, contact CTSI@nyulangone.org.