Table 4 Summary of reasons for refusal across all recruiting trials, in absolute numbers and as a percentage of total refusals (n = 93)
Reason | Antithrombotic | Surgical | Device | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Concern about receiving study drug/device | 24 | 0 | 2 | 26 (28) |
Not interested in participating in study | 9 | 7 | 5 | 21 (23) |
Concern about inability to choose intervention vs control | 3 | 9 | 0 | 12 (13) |
Unable to commit to follow-up appointments | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 (12) |
Too stressed or busy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 (4) |
Concerns regarding eligibility for travel insurance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 (3) |
Indecision about participation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 (2) |
Family refusal on patient’s behalf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 (2) |
Multiple medical comorbidities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 (1) |
In denial about medical condition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 (1) |
Unknown | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 (11) |
Total | 59 | 23 | 11 | 93 (100) |