Understanding Cancer Clinical Trial Participation in Rural Communities: A Qualitative Focus Group Study

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Analyzes perceptions of cancer clinical trial participation among 30 rural cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and advocates in rural Florida via focus group interviews. Discusses barriers to clinical trial participation, misunderstandings of clinical trial purpose, process, and accessibility, and other factors associated with rural access, communication, and trust for clinical trials.

Yetunde Tagurum, Jennifer N. Wells, Vickie Cater, et al.

Psycho-Oncology, 35(8), e70572

08/2026

Access · Cancer · Research methods and resources · Florida