The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials with Sue Edelstein

On this Pride Month special episode, Johanna Ruddy, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and gastroenterologist Dr. Andrea Shin interview Susan Edelstein, Senior VP of Clinical Research at ICS. They discuss the critical role of patient diversity in clinical trials, emphasizing the impact of demographic factors on drug efficacy and the importance of including varied populations to ensure more comprehensive and effective treatments. The conversation also addresses strategies for improving recruitment and building trust with patients to achieve better healthcare outcomes.

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