Clinical trials are the bedrock of medical progress, yet a stark reality casts a shadow over their potential: they often fail to represent the very people they aim to help. This lack of diversity, particularly impacting women and non-white populations, has dire consequences for healthcare equality. And while women constitute nearly half of the global population, they represent a paltry 41% of participants in early-stage clinical trials. This disparity is further exacerbated for women of colour, leaving their health outcomes vulnerable to inadequate research and treatment guidelines. The good news is that healthcare organisations and research institutes in the UK are taking steps to address clinical trial inequality through technology and data-driven initiatives. But while progress is being made, there … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: How technology can tackle inequality in clinical trials