Factors influencing willingness to participate in ophthalmic clinical trials and strategies for effective recruitment.

Aim: To explore the factors influencing individuals' willingness to participate in ophthalmic clinical trials.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted from January to April 2021 among patients and their family members at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, in Guangzhou, China. The survey gathered data on respondents' willingness, demographic and socioeconomic profiles, as well as their reasons and concerns regarding engagement in clinical trials.