Improving Recruiting of Black and Rural Patients

January 2, 2023

In the US, Black and rural residents are often significantly underrepresented in clinical trials. This negatively impacts these populations and decreases the clinical potential of new therapeutics. In a recent Clinical Leader article, Chief Editor Ed Miseta discusses the underlying causes of clinical trial under-representation and insights from two studies on how to address it.

According to Miseta, “In two separate studies, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Journalism found that posting testimonials on social media helped to recruit Black Americans and rural white men to take part in a clinical trial. The two groups are of special interest to researchers in Missouri, as access to healthcare is a problem to both groups of individuals.”

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(Source: Clinical Leader, December 15th, 2022)

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