Chicago Chapter: From Outreach to Completion - Optimizing the Participant Lifecycle

When:  Feb 10, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (CT)
Associated with  ACRP Chicagoland Chapter

Chicago Chapter: From Outreach to Completion - Optimizing the Participant Lifecycle   

 
Event Description:
This session explores the essential strategies for recruiting and retaining high-quality participants in clinical trials. We will examine effective recruitment tools and provide actionable tips for building robust referral networks with local healthcare providers. Participants will also learn best practices for evaluating eligibility to ensure study criteria are met, alongside proven techniques for maintaining rapport and building long-term engagement to minimize attrition throughout the trial.  
 
Speaker:
Khaleel Sayeed, MD
Principal Investigator at Flourish Research
Nephrologist at Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana 
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Develop actionable strategies to build and maintain robust referral networks with local healthcare providers to ensure consistent enrollment.
  2. Implement rapport-building and engagement techniques designed to minimize participant attrition and improve study completion rates. 
 
Event Agenda:
5:00 - 5:05 PM - Introduction 
5:05 - 5:50 PM - Speaker Presentation
5:50 - 6:00 PM - Q&A 
 
Registration Information:
Click here to register before 2/10/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction.
 
  • Chapter Member: $0
  • ACRP Member: $5
  • Non-Member: $20
 
After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer.
 
The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1 point toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request. 

Location

Online Instructions:
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