Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Urolithiasis Clinical Trials: Representative Enrollment by Race, Ethnicity, and Sex.
Amy M ReedRyan S HsiPublished in: Urology practice (2024)
Only 1 in 4 published US urolithiasis trials report race or ethnicity enrollment. Mixed race and Hispanic participants are consistently underrepresented, while Black participants are overrepresented. Government- and industry-sponsored multi-institutional trials have the most proportional representation. Investigators should prioritize inclusive recruitment and improve reporting practices to accurately reflect the diversity of the urolithiasis population.