title: Exploratory research into cancer patients' attitudes to clinical trials.
abstract: A qualitative survey was carried out in six countries to gather insights into potential barriers to patient participation in cancer clinical trials (CTs) to help stakeholders develop strategies to improve recruitment and participation. While the research was exploratory in nature, the findings highlight the critical role that doctors play in terms of CTs participation. The research also indicates the need for outreach to raise awareness about CTs both outside and within the clinical research community as well as educating the general public to dispel misconceptions about CTs. The results also indicated that most patients who participated in the research believe all patients should be offered the chance to participate in CTs, wanting all available options presented to them.
authors: Global Oncology Corporate Affairs, Eli Lilly and Company, Houten 3991 RA, The Netherlands.
authors: Corina W
authors: CW
authors: Ramers-Verhoeven
authors: Clinical Trials Unit, The National Cancer Institute of Naples, Naples 80131, Italy.
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Perrone
authors: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5WQ, United Kingdom.
authors: Kathy
authors: K
authors: Oliver
keywords: PACE; awareness; cancer; cancer clinical trials; continuous innovation; patient access; patient attitudes; patient participation; perception; qualitative survey; research