Assessing feasibility and utility of an implicit bias training program for addressing disparities in cancer clinical trial participation
Abstract
e18599 Background: Low participation of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and other underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in clinical research remains a problem across the U.S. Recent studies have highlighted that stereotypes, assumptions, and bias play a role in lack of diversity in cancer trial participation. To help address this, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) piloted an implicit bias training program for clinical research teams. Methods: Adapted from the Duke University Just Ask™ program, the pilot program is comprised of eLearning modules which can be completed in about 60 minutes. Features include education on diversity, equity, and bias in clinical trial participation, case vignettes, and strategies to mitigate disparities. A call was issued to members of both organizations. After completing the training, all individual participants were asked to complete a retrospective pre/post survey to assess change in knowledge and attitude. Focus groups explored participants’ experience with the training. Another survey was administered 6 weeks later to assess sustainability of changes. Results: Research teams from 50 programs were selected for the pilot. 129 individuals consented, and 126 completed the training and evaluations (98% response rate). 48% of participants reported that they had completed training on implicit bias and/or related topics prior to the pilot. Increased levels of knowledge were reported across all…
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