Doctors misjudge SCD clinical trial motivations, US study finds

Suggestions target more effective communication to boost patient participation

In the U.S., doctors who care for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) often don’t have a clear understanding of what motivates patients to participate in clinical trials, according to a survey-based study called LISTEN.

Based on the findings, researchers offered a range of suggestions for how doctors can more effectively communicate with their SCD patients to encourage trial participation.