title: Participation in clinical trials: is it state-of-the-art treatment for African Americans and other people of color?
abstract: We have attempted to initiate a much needed constructive dialogue regarding the participation of African-American patients in clinical cancer research trials. It was our intent to provide a greater understanding of the historical context and evolving nature of clinical research trials pertaining to cancer. Some of the same challenges hold true for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related clinical research. Physicians interested in becoming a member of SOCRATES should contact Dr Roach at the University of California San Francisco.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roach
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Vaughn
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States