Gastrentrological clinical trials in Italy: an association study on regional economic factors and healthcare system efficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates the geographical distribution of gastrointestinal oncology clinical trials (CTs) in Italy and their association with regional economic factors and healthcare system efficiency. Despite the Italian National Health Service (NHS) providing universal healthcare, significant disparities exist, particularly between wealthier northern/central regions and less affluent southern regions. The study examines how socio-economic parameters, NHS funding, and specialized research institutions (Institutes of Hospitalisation and Care of a Scientific Character, IRCCS) influence CT accessibility and distribution.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of 103 active interventional CTs (March 2020-March 2024) registered on ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted. Socio-ec

SUBMITTER: Polignano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418715 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature