Understanding Social Determinants of Health and Why They Matter in Clinical Research

Understanding Social Determinants of Health and Why They Matter in Clinical Research

Clinical Research has traditionally focused almost entirely on study eligibility, but as the push for more inclusive research continues to grow, it has become increasingly apparent that eligibility alone is not sufficient. To truly expand access and improve representation in trials, sponsors must also consider the broader context of participant populations, known as social determinants of health.

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Using Mobile Visits in an Interstitial Lung Disease Study: A Principal Investigator’s Perspective

Using Mobile Visits in an Interstitial Lung Disease Study: A Principal Investigator’s Perspective

In August 2024, experts in clinical trial research including Dr. Rohit Aggarwal, Principal Investigator of the decentralized Myositis Interstitial Lung Disease Nintedanib Trial (MINT) at the University of Pittsburgh, came together on a virtual panel to discuss the applications and benefits of deploying mobile nurse visits in an interstitial lung disease study.

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