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COVID-19 pandemic associated with patient willingness to enroll in cancer clinical trials – News-Medical.Net

A significant portion of cancer patients may be less likely to enroll in a clinical trial due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 12 2020
A significant portion of cancer patients may be less likely to enroll in a clinical trial due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to an article published this week in JAMA Oncology, nearly 1 in 5 cancer patients surveyed said the pandemic would make them less likely to enroll in a trial. The top reason given for not enrolling is fear of COVID-19 exposure.
While most patients would still be willing to take part in a clinical trial during the…

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