Race/ethnicity are underrepresented in dermatology trials
Researchers discovered race/ethnicity underrepresentation during an analysis of over 100 dermatology-focused clinical trials....
Researchers discovered race/ethnicity underrepresentation during an analysis of over 100 dermatology-focused clinical trials....
If we hope to achieve health equity, we need to switch from a paradigm of doing research on -- or "to" – communities, to doing research as community, where those we hope to help invite us in....
The pandemic has revealed the impact of health disparities, so there's an added emphasis for the healthcare industry to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon require researchers and companies seeking approval for late-stage clinical trials to submit a plan for ensuring diversity among trial participants....
It is impossible to view a trial as being of high quality without adequate representation of all patient populations....
In this interview, Mabel Peters, who works with the UW Clinical Research Office as a clinical trials liaison, discusses her career path, and why diverse participation is so critical to the success of clinical trials....
Technology that streamlines processes, provides transparency into clinical operations and enables robust data collection will empower sponsors to more rapidly enroll clinical studies and to study medicines in the diverse populations which they will serve. ...
Increased diversity in clinical trials should be a requirement, not a suggestion....
Achieving clinical trial diversity will require a multi-stakeholder approach across the healthcare ecosystem, including efforts by government agencies, health systems, and industry....
While the use of digital health technologies has increased in clinical trials, securing patients' trust continues to be a significant challenge. These technologies may help build trust by helping to increase representation in clinical trials....