Oncology Live (2025)
Authors: Samantha Vuong and Monica A. Patel
Abstract:
- Clinical trial enrollment among underserved groups remains low, affecting generalizability and equitable access to cancer treatments.
- Barriers to participation include patient-physician communication and implicit biases, impacting trial offers to minority groups.
- A study found a gap between oncologists’ perceived and actual trial recommendations, underscoring the need for better communication tools.
- TrialTALK, a communication method, improved trial participation rates, highlighting its potential to reduce disparities in clinical trial accrual.