Table 3 Number of studies (n = 51) requesting at least one variation of contract (additional funds, time or both) by reason/issue
Reason for request | Type of request | Number of approved requests for funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Funds | Duration | Funds and duration | Other | Requests | ||
Recruitment issues | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | N = 20 Requesting funds =11 | 11/11 |
Retention/follow-up issues | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | N = 4 Requesting funds = 2 | 2/2 |
Staff issues/volume of work | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | N = 5* Requesting funds = 5 | 3/5 |
Other/not clearly specified | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | N = 8 Requesting funds = 4 | 4/4 |