In the lead-up to International Clinical Trial Day on Monday, 20th May, a recent survey reveals that only 16% of Australians have engaged in clinical trials.
Although over 493,000 active clinical trials are taking place globally, 80% of clinical trials are delayed due to recruitment issues.
The survey identified several barriers to participation, including uncertainty about possible side effects (57%), inconvenience of trial location (44%), and the time commitment required (32%).
Concerns about being a “guinea pig” for new treatments (25%) and the financial cost of participation (30%) are also notable factors influencing Australia’s decisions.
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