Disparities in Clinical Trial Participation: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Cancer Patients at a Midwest Academic Medical Center.

ABSTRACT: Research conducted on homogenous populations can lead to biased and misleading findings, impeding the development of effective interventions and treatments for diverse populations. Low participation among minority groups further leads to disparities in access to innovative cancer care and treatment outcomes associated with trial participation. To better understand cancer patients' attitudes and willingness to participate in clinical trials, solid tumor patients attending their clinic visits were invited to complete a survey. The survey included questions on demographics, previous trial participation, and future trial interest. Responses were analyzed with frequency tables and chi-square tests. Of 300 participants, only 96 (32%) were asked to participate in a clinical trial. Of these, 81 (8

SUBMITTER: Moreland K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11431411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature