Diversifying Clinical Trials

Current barriers to clinical trial access make it difficult for patients from underserved communities to access cutting edge care. Those barriers include restrictive eligibility criteria, which can lead to an underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials.  Lucile Adams-Campbell, Ph.D., breaks down those barriers and outlines solutions to improve diversity in clinical trials and to ensure that participants receive continued care post-trial. Plus, hear from Sandra Washington, a board-certified patient advocate who shares why she fights for health equity and advocates on behalf of all patients.  Hosts:  Terry Wilcox, CEO, Patients Rising Dr. Robert Goldberg, "Dr. Bob," Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest Guests: Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD, Sandra Washington, Managing Owner, Medi-Helpz LLC Chi Chi Nnoli, Patient Correspondent Links:  Layoffs and Shutdowns Hit Biotech Industry in U-Turn Personal Health Journal and Planner  Sandra Washington's Black History Month Series Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest's current or previous employers.