Team Diversity

Engage a workforce with a variety of perspectives, talents and experiences (including trial leaders) to inform the execution of the trial.

Cultural Competency

Offer cultural competency and patient-centered clinical research training for all research staff.

Representation

Discuss with the trial site(s) the importance of representative enrollment and make sure the site(s) are aware of your diversity goals as the sponsor.

Recruitment

Recruit participants/sites from regions that are historically under-represented in trials.

Patient Advocacy

Engage patient advocacy groups and HCPs in the recruitment of patients. Enable availability of trial participation in community practices that resemble the desired trial population.

Social Media

Use social media to promote awareness, education, and to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocates.

Data Collection

Meet the patients where they are, if possible, and leverage telemedicine and other decentralized approaches for data collection.

Consent Discussion

Ensure a robust informed consent discussion and process, and allow time for questions for patients, caregivers, and allies. Avoid same day consent if possible (especially if the provider hasn't established a relationship and/or trust with the patient).

Clarity

Use clear language and definitions around what compensation is available. Intentionally and proactively discuss opportunities for compensation and respect the time and effort the patients are committing.