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A Feasibility Study of the Alliance for Representative Clinical Trials (ARC): Building Clinical Research Capacity in Community-Based Settings.

Salvatore Alesci, Jeanne M Regnante, Kristin Bodiford, Shantia M E Horsford, Makella S Coudray, Tracy A Battaglia, Nancy J Di Dia, Angelo D Moore, Terri Smith Moore, Christina Edwards and 1 more

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11 authors.

Salvatore AlesciNational Minority Quality Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Jeanne M RegnantePatient3i LLC, Branford, Connecticut, USA.
Kristin BodifordDominican University, River Forest, Illinois, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2753-8663
Shantia M E HorsfordNational Minority Quality Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Makella S CoudrayNational Minority Quality Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Tracy A BattagliaYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Nancy J Di DiaDi Dia Executive Coaching Group LLC, Danbury, Connecticut, USA.
Angelo D MooreCenter of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities & Equity Research, The John R. & Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
Terri Smith MooreAmerican Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Christina EdwardsNational Minority Quality Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Gary PuckreinNational Minority Quality Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Funding

FDA HHS U01 FD007782
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Most patients receive care in community settings. However, few community clinicians serve as clinical trial investigators. This limits how many underrepresented patients can take part. The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) created the Alliance for Representative Clinical Trials (ARC) to support community clinicians in building research capacity while delivering patient care. Methods: NMQF conducted an early-stage feasibility study to understand the conditions required for equitable patient participation in clinical research. This study examined three areas: recruiting community clinicians, completing foundational research training, and assessing site readiness to offer trials. It also explored the social and structural factors that affect readiness and capacity for equitable research participation. Results: Ten community clinicians participated in the study, completing training (100%) and site assessments (90%). Eight out of ten (80%) were satisfied with the program and would recommend it. Six out of ten (60%) felt ready to lead a trial. Key barriers included limited staff, infrastructure, and time. Facilitators included trusted recruitment networks and flexible self-paced training. Discussion: The ARC showed promise in involving community clinicians in clinical research. These findings highlight the need for broader adoption, including mentorship, infrastructure investment, and financial incentives. They also inform future implementation pathways and align with national efforts to make clinical research more accessible and equitable in community care settings.

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capacity buildingclinical trialscommunity cliniciansfeasibility studyhealth equityimplementation scienceinfrastructurerepresentative research participation

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PMID42534561
PMCPMC13420975

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