Table 3 Factors influencing participation in clinical trials, by specialty and current participation in clinical research*
From: Factors influencing the participation of gastroenterologists and hepatologists in clinical research
Factor | Specialty | Clinical Research Participation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Gastroenterology (n = 160) | Hepatology (n = 189) | Clinical Researchers (n = 221) | Non-Clinical Researchers (n = 163) |
Easy access to clinical trials or therapy | 142 (88.8)†| 152 (80.4)†| 181 (81.9) | 140 (85.9) |
Level of funding or compensation for time and effort | 136 (85.0)†| 175 (92.6)†| 196 (88.7) | 143 (87.7) |
Relationship with institution conducting the trial | 121 (75.6) | 142 (75.1) | 163 (73.8) | 123 (75.5) |
Additional funding offers from sponsors | 105 (65.6)†| 144 (76.2)†| 146 (66.1)†| 123 (75.5)†|
Recommendation from peers | 90 (56.3)†| 71 (37.6)†| 84 (38.0)†| 90 (55.2)†|
Industry marketing | 43 (26.9) | 44 (23.3) | 26 (11.8)†| 70 (42.9)†|
Intellectual pursuit | 135 (84.4) | 172 (91.0) | 191 (86.4) | 146 (89.6) |