Community consultation for exception from informed consent studies: are market research surveys representative of the target community populations?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Market research surveys for clinical trials yield broadly representative demographics, though older adults (65+) are underrepresented. This ensures community views are considered in exception from informed consent research.
Area Of Science
- Clinical Trials
- Public Health Research
- Survey Methodology
Background
- Exception from informed consent research necessitates community consultation.
- Market research surveys offer high response rates but may not reflect community demographics.
- Ensuring survey respondents are typical of the target population is crucial.
Purpose Of The Study
- To compare the demographics of survey respondents with the general population in the same area.
- To assess the representativeness of survey participants in exception from informed consent research.
- To validate the use of market research firms for community engagement in clinical trials.
Main Methods
- Analysis of data from the 'Trauma Resuscitation with Group O Whole Blood or Products' (TROOP) trial.
- Utilized a commercial market research service to distribute 18-question surveys.
- Surveys evaluated willingness for trial enrollment and collected demographic data.
Main Results
- Survey respondents were broadly representative of the catchment populations (0.5–9.4 million residents).
- Racial and ethnic compositions showed some variations: White (57.0% vs 44.8%), Hispanic (13.4% vs 25.7%), Black (19.4% vs 12.7%).
- A significant underrepresentation was observed in the 65+ age group for both males (4.3% vs 17.4%) and females (3.9% vs 20.6%).
Conclusions
- Market research surveys provide respondents generally representative of the trial's geographic areas.
- Individuals aged 65 and older were underrepresented in the survey respondents.
- Findings reassure investigators and IRBs about the representativeness of community views in this research context.
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