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Table 4 Key points

From: Recruitment effort and costs from a multi-center randomized controlled trial for treating depression in type 2 diabetes

• Recruitment to clinical trials is challenging

• Recruitment planning during the grant application phase needs to reflect a realistic timeline and adequate budget

• Recruitment efforts for Program ACTIVE II cost an average of $1358 for each of the 140 enrolled participants over four years

• Sufficient time, funds, and funder support as well as flexibility and adaptation are necessary to meet recruitment goals