Geographic Disparities in Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Trial Availability in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Disparities in minoritized racial and ethnic populations' participation in gynecologic cancer clinical trials are well documented despite the high rates of endometrial cancer in these populations. Geographic proximity to trials is a critical component to ensure equitable trial access.

Objective

To characterize the geographic distribution of gynecological cancer trials across the US and identify disparities.

Design, setting, and participants

This study is a cross-sectional analysis of trials first posted on ClinicalTrials.gov from January 1, 2013, through January 10, 2024. This study involved a state-level analysis of clinical trials located in the US. Enrollment criteria of clinical trials for ovarian, uterine, cervical, endometrial, vaginal and/or vulvar,

SUBMITTER: Boland MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600227 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature