Increasing the Participation of Women and Minority Populations in Clinical Trials: Integrating Technology-Oriented Strategies into Clinical Research Practice

Michelle Lee D'Abundo, Saliha Akhtar and Cynthia Israel
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Michelle Lee D'Abundo: Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA
Saliha Akhtar: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA
Cynthia Israel: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA

International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), 2016, vol. 8, issue 2, 16-25

Abstract: Increasing the participation of women and minorities in clinical trials is a challenge for the healthcare industry. The lack of diversity in clinical trials prevents the tailoring of healthcare interventions specifically for women and minorities. The purpose of this paper is to explore how technology-oriented strategies can be applied in the clinical trial research process to increase the recruitment of women and minorities in clinical trials. An overview of clinical trials, the stakeholders, and current issues in diversifying recruitment are provided. In order to recruit diverse participant populations, the use of online advertising, social media, e-newsletters, tablets, smartphones, and apps are detailed. Lessons from previous use of technology in recruitment are outlined as well as future trends. With the support of clinical trial stakeholders, the current technology-oriented strategies available seem promising as methods for increasing the participation of women and minorities in clinical trials.

Date: 2016
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