ACRO & Research! America Survey, 2023

Commissioned by ACRO and Research!America, the October 2023 national survey captures Americans’ views on clinical trials and clinical research.

The survey found that an overwhelming majority of Americans (87%) agree that health care professionals should discuss clinical trials with patients diagnosed with a disease as part of their standard of care. Further, sixty-one (61%) percent agree that consideration of clinical trial participation should be a part of regular health care whether patients are healthy or ill, up from 44% in 2017.

The findings outlined below highlight key insights from the full report of survey results.

Where would you prefer to get information about participating in a clinical trial?

If your doctor found a clinical trial for you and recommended you join, how likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial?

How important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists?

How important is it that clinical trial populations are representative of the U.S. population?

Should healthcare professionals discuss clinical trials with patients diagnosed with a disease as part of their standard of care?

About ACRO
ACRO advocates as the collective voice of innovative clinical research and technology organizations to regulators and policymakers, educating stakeholders and shaping policies that foster the efficient, effective, and safe conduct of clinical research.

About Research!America
Research!America is a non-profit medical and health research advocacy alliance that advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. Visit www.researchamerica.org.

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