Implementing oncology clinical trials in Nigeria: a model for capacity building.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is both higher mortality and morbidity from cancer in low and medium income countries (LMICs) compared with high income countries (HICs). Clinical trial activities and development of more effective and less toxic therapies have led to significant improvements in morbidity and mortality from cancer in HICs. Unfortunately, clinical trials remain low in LMICs due to poor infrastructure and paucity of experienced personnel to execute clinical trials. There is an urgent need to build local capacity for evidence-based treatment for cancer patients in LMICs.

Methods

We conducted a survey at facilities in four Teaching Hospitals in South West Nigeria using a checklist of information on various aspects of clinical trial activities. The gaps identified were addressed

SUBMITTER: Ntekim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7397583 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature