Clinical trials are crucial for testing new drugs and medical treatments, but a lack of demographic diversity among trial participants can ... Read More
Clinical Trials
This Clinical Trial Helped Treat Migraines Before They Start
Migraines are far more than just severe headaches. For millions, migraines often come with a myriad of disruptive symptoms, including ... Read More
These Health Centers Are Untapped for Clinical Trials—Here’s How We Can Change That
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) – usually a part of local health departments or community centers – are meant to serve ... Read More
4 Things Black Women Want From Clinical Trials
There’s a lack of diversity in clinical trials, especially when it comes to Black women. For decades, they’ve been excluded from potentially ... Read More
I Did An Eczema Clinical Trial and Found Healing and Purpose
When I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis as a kid, I never imagined that decades later, my healing journey would lead me to participate ... Read More
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women: How to Find Them
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast ... Read More
Why We Need Black Men for Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
Finding out you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety, especially if you are unfamiliar with the ... Read More
Living with Lupus, an “Invisible Illness”
Sponsored by Merck Some people call lupus an “invisible illness” because many of its symptoms cannot be seen by others. Javon understands ... Read More
We Need to Change How We Talk About Clinical Trials in the Black Community
Effective communication is key to increasing Black American participation in clinical trials. However, traditional messaging around clinical ... Read More
How Implicit Bias is Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research and developing life-saving treatments. However, a constant challenge has ... Read More
5 Tips to Prep for a Clinical Trial, According to a Black RN
Clinical trials are when a team of scientists and doctors tries a new medical treatment, drug, device or method on a group of people to test ... Read More
How to Find a Clinical Trial That Actually Works for You
Joining a clinical trial can mark a significant step in your healthcare journey that can be eased with careful considerations and ... Read More