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Participation in cancer clinical trials: race-, sex-, and age-based disparities

Authors :
Murthy, Vivek H.
Gross, Cary P.
Krumholz, Harlan M.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. June 9, 2004, Vol. 291 Issue 22, p2720, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The representation of various groups with regard to race, ethnicity, age, and sex in the cancer trial, despite its diversity in the participants are discussed. The representation of racial and ethnic minorities, the elderly, and women in cancer trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute are characterized.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
291
Issue :
22
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.120123941