Welcome to SENSITISE

Despite global calls for greater participation of traditionally under-represented groups in clinical trials, significant disparities persist. These under-served populations, which include the elderly, ethnic minorities, the socioeconomically disadvantaged, pregnant and lactating women, the LGBTQ+ community, rural dwellers, and individuals with comorbidities such as disabilities or mental health conditions, continue to face barriers to participation. This under-representation results in clinical trial conclusions that cannot reliably inform treatment decisions for these groups, thereby perpetuating health inequalities and eroding trust in medical research. 

Designing and conducting clinical trials is a complex task and all involved agree that investigators need adequate training to carry out their duties. Despite this, there is at present, no formal training dedicated to inclusivity in clinical trials available.

Erasmus+ Funding

Project title:	Inclusive Clinical Trials: Training and Education to Increase Involvement of Under-Served Groups
Acronym:	SENSITISE
Project number:	2023-1-IE02-KA220-HED-000159532
Disclaimer:	Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Higher Education Authority, Ireland (HEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.