Diversity and Representation Among United States Participants in Amgen Clinical Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Describe the demographic profile of US participants in Amgen clinical trials over a 10-year period and variations across therapeutic areas, indications, and geographies.

Methods

Cross-sectional retrospective study including participants enrolled (2005-2020) in phase 1-3 trials completed between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2021.

Results

Among 31,619 participants enrolled across 258 trials, one-fifth represented racial minority populations (Asian, 3%; Black or African American, 17%; American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, multiracial, each < 1%); fewer than one-fifth (16%) represented an ethnic minority population (Hispanic or Latino). Compared with census data, representation of racial and ethnic groups varied across US s

SUBMITTER: Racadio ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480170 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature