The document outlines a trial enrollment strategy and patient recruitment plan for a clinical trial comparing ZOCOR and Lipitor in patients with high cholesterol. The trial is currently under-enrolled, with only 2 patients enrolled out of a goal of 10. Various recruitment methods like advertising and outreach are proposed to boost enrollment. Barriers to recruitment and retention like patient burden and lack of communication are identified, along with strategies to improve participation like transportation assistance and regular contact with patients.

1. Trial Enrollment Strategy: Patient Recruitment & Retention Plan Protocol 96267-MRK 12-week, randomized, open-label, parallel group study of ZOCOR®, 40 mg QD compared to Lipitor®, 20 mg QD in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia Marwah Zagzoug CRA 106 October 31, 2006 - Session 8