Willingness to Participate in Clinical Trials Among Black and African Americans
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Conditions studied: Researcher-Subject Relations
In brief
Despite significant racial disparities in health outcomes, racial minority groups in the United States are not adequately represented in clinical trials, and clinical trial results published in major medical journals often underreport racial demographic data of participants. Lack of diversity in clinical trials threatens the generalizability of study results and reduces the ability of minority groups to benefit from medical advancement and innovation. Prior studies show that Black men are more likely to engage in preventive services when there is racial concordance with their healthcare provider. There is minimal literature about how racial concordance or diversity in clinical trial leadership impacts study enrollment. This project examines whether patients' willingness to participate in randomized clinical trials differs based on the characteristics of the investigator.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04938895
- Run by
- Harvard University
- People needed
- 323
- Starts
- 2021-06-07
- Expected to finish
- 2022-02-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-05-19
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- participant identifies as Black or White
You may not qualify if…
- participant doesn't identify as Black or White
- younger than 25 years old, older than 64
Where it is running
- Harvard University — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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