Higher Social Vulnerability Index Areas Have Less Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials, Highlighting the Need for Greater Access
Abstract
Patients with prostate cancer living outside of major geographic hubs have access to half as many prostate cancer clinical trials as those living in areas close to major medical centers, according to an analysis of data from over 850 active prostate cancer trials across more than 600 U.S. counties (Abstract 43). This finding illuminates an important health care disparity, as participating in clinical trials can mean receiving lifesaving therapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Health disparities and outcomes
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Default Digital Object Group
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset