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 language | American English |
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Pages | 35 |
State | Published - 13 Sep 2024 |
Event | 2024 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 2024 → 13 Sep 2024 |
Conference
Conference | 2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health |
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Abbreviated title | STRIDE 2024 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Tahlequah |
Period | 13/09/24 → 13/09/24 |