Analysis and Optimization of Equitable US Cancer Clinical Trial Center Access by Travel Time.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Racially minoritized and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are currently underrepresented in clinical trials. Data-driven, quantitative analyses and strategies are required to help address this inequity.

Objective

To systematically analyze the geographical distribution of self-identified racial and socioeconomic demographics within commuting distance to cancer clinical trial centers and other hospitals in the US.

Design, setting, and participants

This longitudinal quantitative study used data from the US Census 2020 Decennial and American community survey (which collects data from all US residents), OpenStreetMap, National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers list, Nature Index of Cancer Research Health Institutions, National Trial registry,

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10958387 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature