Improving Representation in Clinical Trials and Research

Steve Simon

2022-05-23

Figure 1. Exceprt from research publication

This report summarizes the work of a task on diverse representation in clinical research. It summarizes the problems with under-representation of minorities in clinical research and offers suggestions for how to get more diverse participation. Also note the FDA website on clinical trial diversity.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Improving Representation in Clinical Trials and Research: Building Research Equity for Women and Underrepresented Groups. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/26479, available in pdf format.