This video, created by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the US National Institutes of Health, highlights the need to recruit a broad range of participants for research. Though the video is specific to the NIA’s work with older populations, the content is applicable to all fields of research.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of including a diverse population in a clinical trial
- Describe one way that researchers can better reach a diverse group of participants
Video Tutorial
NIA Video: Advancing Diversity in Clinical Trials
FAQ
Question:
What expectations do you think researchers have of you as a Community Scientist?
Answer:
Note: The videos reference the program as “Citizen Scientist,” which was the previous name of the Community Scientist Program.