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NCT04694339 Minority Barriers in Anesthesia

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NCT ID NCT04694339
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Tufts Medical Center
Condition Minority Barrier
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2020-12-22
Primary Completion 2025-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 25 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2020-12-22 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The investigators aim to survey members of the ASA (medical students, residents, and attendings) who self-identify as minorities to assess if there are systemic barriers to minorities pursuing leadership positions. The investigators hypothesize that structural issues such as a lack of formalized mentoring programs play a role in reduced minority professional advancement.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Members of ASA, medical students, residents, attending anesthesiologists, self-identifying as minorities Exclusion Criteria: * Non-ASA members

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Iwona Bonney, PhD

✉ ibonney@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

📞 617 636 9322

Principal Investigator

Shara S Azad, MD

STUDY DIRECTOR

Tufts Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04694339 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 25 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Minority Barrier. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04694339 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04694339 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ibonney@tuftsmedicalcenter.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04694339 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04694339 clinical trial?

NCT04694339 is sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. The principal investigator is Shara S Azad, MD at Tufts Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.

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