Understanding clinical trials brochure
Use this brochure to break down what clinical trials are to help people make informed decisions about clinical trial participation.
Healthcare professionals play an important part in helping people understand the value of clinical trial participation. Through open conversations, you can help answer what clinical trials are, discuss common questions, build trust and demystify the process.
Overcoming barriers to clinical trial participation
Deciding whether to join a clinical trial isn’t always straightforward. People may have questions about the time commitment, trial location, eligibility criteria or hesitancies based on past experiences with the healthcare system. People may also not even be aware that clinical trial opportunities exist. As a healthcare professional, you can help inform people about clinical trials through educational, respectful conversations. Open dialogue can help people discuss and address potential concerns.
Lack of clinical trial awareness
Many people don’t know what clinical trials are, where to find them or how to sign up. National polling shows that 75% of adults are interested in learning more about clinical trials, however there are gaps in knowledge and confusion about where to find information about participating. The resources below can help facilitate conversations about potential participation.
Mistrust of the medical system
Communities of color haven’t always been equally represented or treated in healthcare. Acknowledging that history can open the door to honest conversations about clinical trial participation. To expand our outreach and engage directly in communities, we’ve come together with Acclinate and BlackDoctor.
Clinical trial location barriers
Transportation barriers can make it difficult for people to join clinical trials. Decentralized clinical trials and transportation support can help make participation easier. That’s why we collaborate with organizations like Suvoda to help ease transportation barriers through rides to and from trial sites.
Let’s talk together: Building understanding through conversation
Dr. Priscilla Pemu shares her perspective on the value of cultural competency when it comes to clinical trial participation and why it’s important to understand people in their own context.
Let’s talk how: Helpful resources
These resources are designed to support healthcare professionals in having informed conversations about clinical trial participation. Use these resources to guide meaningful discussions, promote greater understanding of clinical trials and highlight the importance of representation.
Myths about clinical trials infographic
Help people better understand clinical trials by addressing myths with facts.
For healthcare professionals
Get more information about talking to your patients about clinical trials and find clinical trial opportunities.
Common questions about clinical trials
Whether you’re speaking with potential participants or community members, these answers can help dispel myths and encourage informed decision making about clinical trial participation.
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Diseases can impact people differently based on their age, gender, weight, race, ethnicity and other factors. It’s important that participants represent the population of people most impacted by the disease, so the data generated from the research appropriately reflects the populations of patients medicines and vaccines are designed to help and protect.
People may have questions like: What am I signing up for? What will happen to me? Am I putting myself at risk? You can help by providing clear, everyday language to explain clinical trials, reassuring them that their rights and safety are protected and encouraging them to ask questions and talk to their doctor (if that isn’t you).
Start by learning what a patient or community member already knows and addressing any concerns they may have. The FAQ discussion guide below can help you navigate these conversations.
Let’s Talk Trials
Join us in a conversation. Let’s help create a future of healthcare that’s inclusive and representative of all communities.
To learn more about clinical trials, please contact our clinical trial information center at 1-888-577-8839.
