15 May I Have a Rare Disease. Here’s Why I Chose to Do a Clinical Trial as a Black Woman

By Tasha White, BlackDoctor.org

While I’m doing much better today thanks to finding the right treatment regimen under an excellent specialist, my experience made me appreciate the pivotal role clinical trials play in our ability to live better with MG. Every new drug and therapy arises from years of rigorous study and testing through clinical research. The more diverse array of participants, the better the data becomes to develop safe, effective treatments that work for the entire MG community regardless of race, age, or gender.

That’s why I continue encouraging others in the MG community, especially minorities, to educate themselves on clinical trials and strongly consider participating when possible. It’s an invaluable way to move the entire field of study forward, have your valued voice and experience drive progress, and open doors to new treatments that could vastly improve your own condition and countless others in the future. Read more…