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Improving diversity in future clinical trials for mHSPC

Enhancing diversity in mHSPC clinical trials requires community outreach, collaboration, and accessible care for underrepresented populations.

Improving Clinical Trial Diversity

Key Themes:

  • A multistakeholder approach is required (patients, communities, clinicians, payers, industry).
  • Community outreach initiatives are essential for building trust.
  • A comprehensive approach is needed to address the barriers to participation.
  • Bring clinical trial access directly into communities of color.

Key Points for Physicians:

  • Support or participate in community outreach programs.
  • Address practical barriers to clinical trial participation with patients.
  • Consider geographical and logistical factors when referring patients to trials.
  • Recognize the importance of building trust through community engagement.

Notable Insights: Creating direct conduits to high-quality care through community-based initiatives represents a practical strategy for improving trial diversity and addressing historical mistrust.

Clinical Significance: Systematic approaches to improving trial diversity are essential for generating evidence applicable to all patient populations and addressing historical health care disparities.

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