Assessing Barriers to Minorities' Participation in Oncology Clinical Trials

The specific aims of the study are to evaluate the specific demographics, determine knowledge and health literacy regarding clinical trials, determine perceived barriers to clinical trials, and to understand sources of medical information among participants in order to pinpoint disparities in clinical trial participation.

Criteria:

  • Age 18 and older
  • Any gender
  • Any racial/cultural background
  • Literate in Spanish and/or English
  • Confirmed cancer diagnosis

Locations: Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, Windham Hospital Cancer Institute

Contact: Lindsay.Lorson@hhchealth.org 570-441-2401

Cancer Clinical Research Office