Clinical trials have a diversity problem – despite making up 40% of the US population, people of color sometimes represent only about 10-20% of clinical trial enrollments. This can result in misleading conclusions about how therapies will ultimately perform across different demographics. Black communities, in particular, have had to endure mistreatment in clinical trials historically,… Continue reading Racial Diversity in Clinical Trials
If you work in clinical research, you know that one of the most difficult parts is enrolling a sufficient number of patients into a clinical trial. Beyond finding patients that are diagnosed with a potentially rare condition, there are inclusion and exclusion criteria that can narrow the field of eligible patients much further – sometimes… Continue reading Leapcure’s Three Pillars of Clinical Trial Recruitment
As 2020 comes to a close we reflect back on what was a difficult year for everyone. The world of clinical trials received a spotlight like never before, but also presents its own unique challenges. The good news is that patients are still ready and willing to join clinical trials despite their fears of contracting… Continue reading 3 Lessons from Patient Recruitment during COVID
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