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NCT03432143 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Community Members as Reviewers of Medical Journal Manuscripts
A NA study, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 568
- Enrollment target
NCT03432143: Completed NA study, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.
NCT03432143 is a NA study that has completed, run by MetroHealth Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 568 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03432143, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 568 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Manuscripts submitted to medical journals are typically reviewed by physicians or researchers, with no input from patients or other community members. However, involvement of community members in other phases of the research process suggests that they provide distinct and useful expertise. Such involvement may lead to enhanced understanding of community priorities, refinement of study designs to minimize participant burden, and increased recruitment and retention of subjects. The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial involving 24 community members who will receive training and mentoring in reviewing manuscripts. A total of 568 manuscripts submitted to 2 medical journals will be randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. Intervention manuscripts will be reviewed by both a community member and by scientific reviewers while control manuscripts will be reviewed only by scientific reviewers. Journal editorial teams will use all reviews to help them make decisions about acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.
Primary Outcome
The investigators will examine community and scientific reviewer ratings of intervention group manuscripts, including overall recommendations and ratings of specific aspects of the manuscripts. The overall recommendation categories will be converted into a 4 point Likert scale and combine data across journals.
Interventions
- OTHER Community Reviewers
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 568 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-06-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03432143 record still lists
NCT03432143 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 568 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Community Reviewers is the first listed.
NCT03432143 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03432143 about?
NCT03432143 is a clinical study titled "Community Members as Reviewers of Medical Journal Manuscripts". Manuscripts submitted to medical journals are typically reviewed by physicians or researchers, with no input from patients or other community members. However, involvement of community members in other phases of the research process suggests that they provide distinct and useful expertise. Such invo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03432143?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 568 participants. The study started on 2018-06-13. Estimated completion is 2021-11-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03432143?
The interventions under investigation include: Community Reviewers (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03432143?
This trial is sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 76 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03432143's enrollment target sits among peer trials
568 180th of 2000 higher than 1,821 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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