Improving participant recruitment and retention in biomedical research.

All of Us Coast-to-Coast Strong recrUitment, Retention, and Facilitation (C2C SURF)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10973462

This study is all about finding better ways to invite and keep people involved in the All of Us program, which collects health information from a wide range of communities, so that everyone feels valued and supported while contributing to important health research.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorYALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10973462 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the recruitment and retention of participants in the All of Us program, which aims to gather health data from diverse populations. By utilizing innovative strategies and data science best practices, the project seeks to ensure that participants receive value from their involvement. The research will implement outreach efforts and partnerships to engage new participants while maintaining connections with current ones. The goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters long-term participation in biomedical studies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in participating in health studies and contributing to the All of Us program.

Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in participating in research studies or who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the All of Us program may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and inclusive biomedical studies, ultimately improving health outcomes for diverse populations.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully improved participant recruitment and retention through innovative strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.