Engagement in Hypertension and Diabetes Clinical Trials at Federally Qualified Health Centers: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs) are potential partners in the quest to increase diversity in clinical trials. Despite this opportunity, there is limited knowledge about FQHC engagement in clinical trials.

Objective

To assess levels of FQHC engagement in hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D) clinical trials and identify FQHC characteristics associated with engagement in the US.

Evidence review

Six literature databases were searched for protocols and reports of clinical trials addressing hypertension or T2D among adults at FQHCs in the US, published between January 1, 2013, and November 6, 2023. Guided by a framework on community-engaged research, 4 levels of FQHC engagement in clinical trials were defined, ranging from level 1 (FQHC inf

SUBMITTER: Byiringiro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12000987 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature