Project Description:
Conduct literature review to gather and collate available information on participation of people with disabilities participation in clinical research.
High level topics for potential include:
Human Bias
• Define and demonstrate potential areas of human bias in access to healthcare and subsequently access to clinical trial participation
Systemic Bias
• Evaluate how each of the following sets of processes and systems come together to produce barriers to CT participation for PWD:
• Research doctrines and consent structures (Belmont Report)
• Social determinants to health
Structural Bias
• Evaluate how structures come together to produce barriers to CT participation for PWD:
o Clinical trial infrastructure – IRBs
o Federal and state policies that preclude access
o Lack of enforcement of existing federal and state regulations requiring access
Keyword(s):
Clinical trials barriers human bias clinical bias
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A