Florida Trial Tests Digital Portal to Address Cancer Clinical Trial Disparities — Targeting Underrepresented Communities
247 Health News Editorial
·15 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsUniversity of Florida researchers are testing a digital portal designed to increase cancer clinical trial participation among Black and Hispanic communities. The ALEX portal study aims to address persistent disparities in oncology research recruitment.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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