Evaluating Recruitment and Retention of Underserved Populations in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the recruitment and retention strategies used in prostate cancer clinical trials concerning the recruitment of underserved populations. We strived to identify the lack of these strategies in order to improve the equity of healthcare outcomes. Materials and Methods: While strictly adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic search of Pubmed/MEDLINE and Ovid Embase was performed for articles pertaining to prostate cancer clinical trials that focused on treatment modalities. Articles were screened in a mask and duplicate fashion to limit error, and google forms were used to evaluate a variety of attributes in each study that met our inclusion criteria. Results: Our study included 74 trials, only 1/74 mentioned recruitment/retention strategies, 1/74 mentioned planned diversity goals, 1/74 acknowledged ethical considerations, and 3/74 listed limitations concerning recruitment of the sample population. Additionally, none of the trials recorded any measures that would aid in limiting dropout rate. Conclusion: Our study highlighted that recruitment and retention strategies in prostate cancer clinical trials were not sufficiently reported, which may ultimately lead to trials inadequately optimizing treatment modalities in underserved and underrepresented populations.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages35
StatePublished - 13 Sep 2024
Event2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health - Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, United States
Duration: 13 Sep 202413 Sep 2024

Conference

Conference2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health
Abbreviated titleSTRIDE 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTahlequah
Period13/09/2413/09/24

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