New Phesi Diversity Data Shows Inclusion Of African American Patients Improving, Other Minorities Still Underrepresented
Phesi Inc. has recently analyzed protocol design data from 1,324,820 US patients, from Phase II and III single country clinical trials across a total of 1,580 cohorts. This data set represents 495 disease conditions with trials starting from 2010-2020. The results showed that Asian, Hispanic and Latino, Native Americans and Alaska natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander patient subpopulations were all significantly and consistently underrepresented over the decade.
The data show Black and African American patients appear to have become better represented over the past decade, making up 14.92% of the data set, compared to 13.4% of the total US population in 2019 US Census Bureau estimates. This positive change is due to concentrated efforts from industry to improve racial diversification, as well as vital work undertaken by patient advocacy groups for diseases disproportionally impacting Black/African Americans in the US. This is a broad snapshot over trials over the last decade and the increased numbers do not mean the work to ensure true representation of Black/African American participants in clinical trials is done. Moreover, other racial groups are still markedly underrepresented in trials.
Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.
