Inclusion in clinical research: cross-sectional study assessing potential barriers to informed consent in randomized controlled trials published in top general and internal medical journals
Abstract:Objective: Racial and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in clinical research. Racially diverse individuals that speak languages other than English or have limited proficiency may be hindered from participation in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) through eligibility criteria. This study sought to assess English language requirements for enrollment in registered and published RCTs.
Design: In a cross-sectional design, we searched for RCTs in the top 10 first-quartile general and internal medicine jour… Show more
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