Recruitment And Diversity

  1. MS Research In Black And Hispanic/Latinx Communities Reveals Patient Wants And Needs 5/21/2024

    Two multiple sclerosis experts discuss the implications of a first-ever clinical trial by Genentech designed exclusively to broaden the current understanding of MS in Black and Hispanic/Latinx people.

  2. The Art Of Listening: Strategies For Meaningful Patient Engagement 5/17/2024

    Are you truly listening to patients? Discover what it means to be a good listener in the clinical trial setting with The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Associate Director of Research Engagement Carol Chapman, MPH.

  3. Finding The Right Patients For Ketamine Clinical Trials 5/15/2024

    Revitalist CEO Kathryn Walker has discusses which patients are well-suited for trials exploring ketamine therapies, especially those for treating mental health conditions.

  4. Best Practices For Trial Design And Site Selection In Pediatric Clinical Trials 5/14/2024

    “Children are not small adults," reminds Katie Smentek, MD, a PI at Mankato Clinic. Here, Smentek shares her advice for designing trials and selecting sites for pediatric patients.

  5. Yes, Women's Exclusion In Clinical Trials Is Still A Problem 4/22/2024

    Despite the progress made in including women in clinical trials, challenges persist. Hera Biotech CEO Somer Baburek explains why the fight for inclusion isn't over.

  6. Considering The Patient Experience Is Critical To Creating A Successful ICF 4/19/2024

    If an ICF is not written with the patient in mind — so that it truly facilitates an informed consent — a clinical trial runs the risk of losing viable study participants and derailing study start-up, even success.

  7. $100M In Government Funding Helps, But What Can Really Be Done About Trial Diversity? 4/18/2024

    Breast surgical oncologist and medical director Monique Gary, DO lists three steps to take right now to improve clinical trial patient diversity.

  8. Latest CISCRP Patient Survey Reveals Diversity Gaps, Yields 5 Tips For Improvement 3/20/2024

    Results from the latest CISCRP “Perceptions & Insights” study reveal five opportunities to improve clinical trial recruitment and participation, especially among ethnic and racial minority groups.

  9. Informed Consent In Clinical Trials: Understanding The FDA's And OHRP's Joint Draft Guidance 3/18/2024

    The FDA and OHRP have jointly issued a new draft guidance about how sponsors, investigators, and IRBs should structure and present informed consent documents to clinical research participants.

  10. Community-Driven Registries Drive Understanding Of Rare Diseases 3/8/2024

    In an effort to increase and diversify research, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) envisioned a new approach to aggregating usable medical data — asking patients directly.