By Dr. James Gavin | Published January 10, 2013
Are Clinical Trials Safe For Blacks? Part 1
by Team BlackDoctor.org
The Latest In Clinical Trials

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: What Black Men Need to Know
Finding out you have cancer can be scary and confusing. Luckily, doctors and researchers are working hard to find new ways to beat all types of cancers, including prostate cancer. The prostate is a small gland found only in men. read more about Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: What Black Men Need to Know

Why Clinical Trials Matter: “I Would Be Dead” Without One
Clinical trials are not just about advancing science—they're about saving lives. This powerful message resonated throughout our BlackDoctor.org's Clinical Trials Day Summit on May 20th, where healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical representatives, and patient advocates shared personal experiences and expert insights on read more about Why Clinical Trials Matter: “I Would Be Dead” Without One

Why We Need More Black Women in Clinical Trials
Black Americans have the highest death rates among all racial and ethnic groups for various cancers, with Black American women being twice as likely to receive a stomach cancer diagnosis and 2.3 times more likely to die from it compared read more about Why We Need More Black Women in Clinical Trials

Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials
Black Americans have historically been misrepresented in the medical industry, often subjected to unequal treatment and exclusion from medical advancements. This disparity is why it’s important for medical professionals, researchers, policymakers and advocates like Tony Newberne are important because these read more about Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials

Monthly Weight Loss Shot Shows Major Promise in Clinical Trial—What That Means for Us
Imagine only needing a weight-loss injection once a month instead of every week. That could soon be a reality, as new research reveals promising alternatives to the current weekly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. These next-generation treatments, read more about Monthly Weight Loss Shot Shows Major Promise in Clinical Trial—What That Means for Us

10 Drugs That Affect Darker Skin Differently—And Why It Matters
Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in many drug trials. “For decades, drugs read more about 10 Drugs That Affect Darker Skin Differently—And Why It Matters