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The Necessity of Diverse and Inclusive Clinical Trials – And How to Get There*

Marginalized populations continue to be underrepresented in clinical trials — hurting both the relevance of scientific results and the quest for health equity. What can be done to overcome the mistrust many in these communities feel towards medical research, and to ensure they become fully invested participants in clinical trials?

Click here to read the full article in International Clinical Trials.

*Taken from International Clinical Trials, Autumn 2022, pages 16-20. © Samedan Ltd

New survey results and insights help clinical trial sponsors improve diversity and inclusion, enroll faster, and keep participants engaged longer.

When we developed our latest Study Voices survey, we expected to see large gaps in attitudes and experiences among healthcare consumers and clinical trial participants based on factors such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, and income – but that wasn’t the case.

New eBook Available for Download

As we continue to focus our attention on underserved populations, we've just released a content-rich eBook full of guidance that study sponsors can leverage to create a more diverse and inclusive clinical trial environment. It features a bonus section with excerpts from our recent Q&A with Michele Russell-Einhorn, chief compliance officer and institutional official at Advarra, that provide an IRB's perspective on improving diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.