Racial and ethnic minorities may be less willing than others to participate in clinical trials

Respondents answering in Chinese were 40% less likely than those answering in English to say they would participate in clinical trials;
Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black respondents were more than 30% less likely to say they would participate than white respondents;
The most common reason given for not participating in clinical trials was fear of side effects (25.6%). Other reasons were concerns that the drug may not be effective; lack of awareness of trial locations; mistrust in doctors and/or drug companies; and worries about the time commitment.