Recruitment and retention of a diverse population in clinical trials is becoming increasingly important. In order to adequately address efficacy and safety targets in specific subsets of the population, clinical trials must include a broad range of participants across the spectrum of race, ethnicity and age. This symposium will present practical insights for clinical trial operational planning that optimizes recruitment and retention of Blacks, Latinos, and geriatric participants in clinical trials.

Learning Objectives:
Identify barriers that impede enrollment of Blacks, Latinos, and geriatric patients in clinical trials
Discuss effective methods and strategies to increase study awareness and improve enrollment and retention of a diverse population into clinical trials
Discuss strategies to achieve cultural competence to support enrollment of a diverse population in clinical trials.