
Opinion|Videos|June 16, 2025
Remaining unmet needs in diverse populations with mHSPC
Author(s)Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MPH
Enhancing minority enrollment in clinical trials and utilizing real-world data improves drug safety and efficacy for mHSPC treatments.
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Future Research Directions
Key Themes:
- There is a need for continued efforts to improve minority enrollment in clinical trials.
- The importance of real-world evidence to complement trial data is growing.
- A combined approach should use trial and real-world data for comprehensive assessment.
- Future research should prioritize diversity and representation.
Key Points for Physicians:
- Stay informed about evolving evidence from clinical trials and real-world data.
- Support efforts to improve diversity in research.
- Consider contributing to real-world evidence generation.
- Recognize limitations in current evidence while awaiting more comprehensive data.
Notable Insights: Real-world evidence provides an important complement to clinical trial data, particularly for understanding outcomes in traditionally underrepresented populations.
Clinical Significance: Ongoing commitment to inclusive research and evidence generation will improve the quality and equity of prostate cancer care, particularly for populations historically underrepresented in clinical trials.
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