How participants found out about clinical trials
found out from their own physician about the clinical trial in which they participated.
*Other sources included direct email invitations, healthcare system recruitment, Rare Patient Voice and television adertisements.
Just of those who had participated in a clinical trial had used ClinicalTrials.gov in their search for trial information.
Males (27%) were slightly more likely than females (21%) to utilize the website
Those aged 45-54 were the most likely (29%) to use the website
In contrast, those aged 65+ were least likely (15%) to use the website
People of color were slightly more likely (26%) than Caucasians (22%) to do so
Those who did not graduate high school were significantly more likely (40%) to do so than those who had obtained further education.
of those who had used ClinicalTrials.gov in their search for trial information rated it positively.
Average rating (out of a maximum score of 5)
More likely to rate highly
People of color
Those aged 25 or under
Those who did not graduate high school/completed some college
Less likely to rate highly
Caucasians
Those aged 25-34
Those with a 4-year or post-graduate degree