Attitudes on participation in clinical drug trials: A nationally representative survey of older adults with multimorbidity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with multimorbidity are under-represented in clinical drug trials. Their inclusion will not increase unless they are willing and able to participate. Data on motivators and barriers to participation in trials of new medications of older adults with multimorbidity are needed.

Methods

Cross-sectional internet and telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of adults ≥65 years with ≥3 chronic conditions (NORC University of Chicago Amerispeak Panel) conducted from March-April, 2023 to determine motivators and barriers to drug trial participation, described graphically and using statistics.

Results

Surveyed 1318 (1142 Internet, 176 phone) with mean age 72.3 ± 6.3 (SD), 52% women; race: 83% White, 10% Black or African American, 5% Hispanic

SUBMITTER: Schwartz JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11187642 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature