Racial and Gender Disparities in Pediatric Clinical Trials

Racial and gender disparities are issues in the medical field that go unnoticed. In order to reduce the large number of disparities, it is essential to encourage diversity in clinical trials. Minorities are underrepresented in clinical trials happening in America. This does not allow an equal chance at great healthcare. The lack of transportation and knowledge about clinical trials contributes to the lack of minority representation in clinical trials. Women are another group of individuals who are underrepresented in clinical trials. Studies have shown that females are less likely to receive a renal transplant than males. Pediatric female patients with ESRD are 14% less likely to be listed on a transplant list with males. Adult women with ESRD are 18% less likely to be activated on a transplant list with males. Female patients of all ages with ESRD must deal with the challenges of being activated for a renal transplant. These disparities are real. Minorities and women go through unfair obstacles that no one should have to face. In order to fight against these disparities, it is essential to spread the word about clinical trials to make them more diverse. Clinical trials need to be promoted so that more minorities and female patients can be represented for all.https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/surp2020/1014/thumbnail.jp