Impact of community recruitment and inclusion initiatives on enrollment in the biomarker-driven MyTACTIC trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Lack of diversity in clinical trial populations often results in healthcare inequity. This retrospective analysis presents the impact of implementing inclusive research practices on the diversity of the MyTACTIC trial population.

Patients & methods

Adult patients with advanced solid tumors were enrolled from large academic centers or community cancer clinics and a number of inclusive research practices were implemented to diversify patient recruitment. We summarized race/ethnicity data of the study population related to the sites' catchment area.

Results

Overall, 252 patients were enrolled (83% White). Community clinics represented 95% of screening sites (enrolled 249/252 patients). The proportion of patients from racial/ethnic minorities was generally higher in

SUBMITTER: Zuniga RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12773618 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature