Abstract
Background: Multiple studies in the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network (CTN) demonstrate strategies for conducting effective substance abuse treatment research with racial/ethnic minorities (REMs). Objectives: The objectives of this article are to describe lessons learned within the CTN to (1) enhance recruitment, retention, and other outcomes; (2) assess measurement equivalence; and (3) use data analytic plans that yield more information. Method: This article includes background information and examples from multiple CTN studies on inclusion, measurement, and data analysis. Results and Conclusions: Seven recommendations are included for conducting more effective research on REMs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The preparation of this article was supported in part by the following grants from the National Institutes of Health: U10 DA13035, HHSN271200522071C, U10 DA13720, U10 DA015833, U10 DA013732.
Declaration of Interest
Carmen L. Rosa is an employee of NIDA Center for the Clinical Trials Network receiving funds from DHSSS/NIH.