Gilberto Lopes, Chief of the Division of Medical Oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, shared on X:
“Are minority patients unwilling to join lung cancer clinical trials – or are we failing to offer them opportunities? New pilot study in JCO Global Oncology tests culturally tailored trial education. Important findings.
At Moffitt, 30 Black and Hispanic/Latino patients received brief trial education videos in English or Spanish. Knowledge improved (P<0.001). Willingness rose from 73% to 86%. Encouraging – but uncontrolled.
Clinical-trial equity requires changing institutional processes – not only patient attitudes. Ask not just who enrolls, but who receives a meaningful opportunity to participate.”
Title: Minority Patient–Centered Education Initiative to Increase Knowledge About Clinical Trials: A Pilot Study
Authors: Keishla Arce-Ruiz, Tadana A. Vázquez-Rothschuh, Steven K. Sutton, Avani M. Singh, Jenifer Ryan, Ashley Oates, Anahid Aminpour, Rebecca Blackwell, Glenda Vaillant Cruz, Carley Geiss, Andreas Saltos, Alberto A. Chiappori, Tawee Tanvetyanon, B. Lee Green, Shannon M. Christy, Jhanelle E. Gray, Vani N. Simmons, Bruna Pellini
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