Delivering a "dose of hope": a faith-based program to increase older african americans' participation in clinical trials.
Paula M FrewSaad B OmerKimberly ParkerMarcus BoltonJay T SchamelEve ShapiroLauren OwensDiane Saint-VictorSahithi BoggavarapuNikia BraxtonMatthew ArchibaldAmeeta Shivdas KalokheTakeia HortonChristin M RootVincent L FenimoreAaron M AndersonPublished in: JMIR research protocols (2015)
The "Dose of Hope" program addressed an unmet need to reach an often overlooked audience of older African Americans who are members of churches and stimulate their interest in clinical trial participation. The program demonstrated its appeal in the delivery of effective messages and information about health disparities, and the role of clinical research in addressing these challenges.