Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
Clinical Trials
How Clinical Trials Make Black Families Healthier
Historically Black Americans have had a mistrust of doctors and the medical community. And consequently, we participate in clinical trials ... Read More
Clinical Trials & Black Folks: 5 FAQs Answered
Clinical trials (also called medical research and research studies) are used to determine whether new drugs/treatments are both safe and ... Read More
Why Your Participation in Clinical Trials Matters (Q&A)
This discussion between Omar Barnett, CEO of Prospective Research, and Dr. Renee centers around the significance of diversity in clinical ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance
Eighteen years ago, when I was a senior at Carleton College in Minnesota, I received a phone call from my dad. He said three words that ... Read More
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Are Missing Black Women
Good news: There’s been an overall decline in breast cancer deaths over the last 30 years. Bad news: Black women have a mortality rate 41 ... Read More
Living with HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer: Strategies When Surgery Isn’t an Option
Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed can feel overwhelming, but ... Read More
6 Ways to Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials, According to a Cardiologist
I’m a clinician and professor at Rush University Hospital working in the up-and-coming field of cardio-oncology. My interest in clinical ... Read More
Building a Diverse Clinical Trial Team: A Guide for Investigators
Clinical trial investigators play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical research. Recognizing the importance of diversity in ... Read More
Uncharted Territory: One Man’s Story of Navigating Prostate Cancer and a Clinical Trial
Sponsored by Merck When Euvon Jones was only 59 years old, he faced a startling diagnosis of stage IV prostate cancer that had spread to ... Read More
It’s Time to Take Charge of Your Prostate Health. Here’s How!
Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern for men, and understanding the intricacies of detection, treatment, and participation ... Read More
Do You Have High Cholesterol? You May be Able to Join a Clinical Research Study
Sponsored by Merck Heart disease, which includes heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.¹ ... Read More