PAN Foundation Survey Reveals High Interest in Clinical Trials Among Underrepresented Communities, Yet Few Are Asked to Participate | PR Newswire [Video]

The Opening Doors to Clinical Trials Initiative Drives a National Movement to Boost Diversity in Clinical Trial Participation.

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The PAN Foundation, in collaboration with The Harris Poll, has revealed new data highlighting the significant interest and positive attitudes toward clinical trials among people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, despite historically low participation rates. The survey found that 83% of people of color and 86% of LGBTQIA+ respondents view clinical trials somewhat or extremely positively. Furthermore, 61% of all respondents expressed interest in joining a clinical trial in the future. Yet, the primary reason many have not participated is that they were simply never invited.

“At PAN, we’re committed to equitable healthcare access, including clinical trials,” said Kim Baich, Chief Diversity & Health Equity Officer. “The survey shows underrepresented populations want information and an invitation. They aren’t hard to reach—they’re hardly reached. PAN aims to change that.”

In fact, for those who have sought …