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A Guide to Clinical Trials for People Over 65

Topics include:

  • Why are clinical trials important for people over 65?
  • Why are people over 65 underrepresented in clinical trials?
  • What barriers can make it harder for older adults to participate in clinical trials?
  • How are participants protected when taking part in a clinical trial?
  • What are the potential risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial?

How did we create this brochure?

CISCRP is committed to providing clear, unbiased, and culturally appropriate educational materials to engage and inform communities that have not been well represented in clinical trials. We developed this brochure together with people over 65, as well as subject matter experts who have experience working with these communities. This included receiving feedback from 500 people over 65 through an anonymous survey.

They all helped make sure the topics, language, images, and design are appropriate and engaging. We also received feedback on how effective our brochure was for raising awareness about the importance of people over 65 participation in clinical research.

This process allowed us to confirm that we are addressing the key concerns and barriers that prevent better diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research. This brochure was also reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), which is also known as an independent ethics committee. The IRB review ensures the brochure follows ethical guidelines for providing information about clinical research to patients and the public.