DermatologyNCT04991285
People of Color and Dermatology: A Deeper Look at Patients' Perceptions of Care and the Need for Greater Diversity in Dermatology
An observational study of Dermatology, run by Northwestern University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Surveys will be collected to evaluate views from people of color and their dermatology experience. The information collected will look at patients' perceptions of care and the need for greater diversity in dermatology. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Dermatology
- How many people
- 485 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 6 Aug 2021to 30 Jun 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: People of color who are over the age of 18 years old, English speaking/ English proficient and living in the U.S.
Who may be able to join
- Eligible participants need to identify with at least one of the following groups
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Asian
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- Over the age of 18 years old
- English-speaking/ English proficient
- Anticipated to be living within the United States
Who cannot join
- Subjects who do not meet the inclusion criteria
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Northwestern University Fienberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
About this study
Surveys will be collected to evaluate views from people of color and their dermatology experience. The information collected will look at patients' perceptions of care and the need for greater diversity in dermatology.
Read the detailed description
This survey looks to gain a much-needed perspective from POC in order to better understand their views on 1. the field of dermatology 2. the diversity in dermatology and its acceptance of skin of color and hair 3. skin of color centers 4. Race concordant dermatology and 5. perceived views on dermatologic training. The sample size will be the number of participants that respond to the survey, with a target sample size of 1000 respondents. Eligible participants need to identify with at least one of the following groups
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Asian
Participants will need to be over the age of 18 years old, English-speaking/English proficient and anticipated to be living within the United States. Recruitment and screening will be done through ResearchMatch.
- Conditions
- Dermatology
- Keywords
- People of color, dermatology training
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Frequency (percentage) of participants with knowledge of skin of color clinics/training
The frequency (percentage) of participants who responded as knowing about skin of color clinics and skin of color training for dermatology.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2021
- Study start6 Aug 2021
- Primary completion26 Oct 2021
- Study completion30 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DermatologyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Northwestern UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 485 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Roopal Kundu, Northwestern University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04991285
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STU00214929
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2021
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- People of Color and Dermatology: A Deeper Look at Patients' Perceptions of Care and the Need for Greater Diversity in Dermatology
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04991285
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STU00214929
- Conditions
- Dermatology
- Keywords
- People of color, dermatology training
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 485 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Northwestern UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Surveys will be collected to evaluate views from people of color and their dermatology experience. The information collected will look at patients' perceptions of care and the need for greater diversity in dermatology.
Detailed description
This survey looks to gain a much-needed perspective from POC in order to better understand their views on 1. the field of dermatology 2. the diversity in dermatology and its acceptance of skin of color and hair 3. skin of color centers 4. Race concordant dermatology and 5. perceived views on dermatologic training. The sample size will be the number of participants that respond to the survey, with a target sample size of 1000 respondents. Eligible participants need to identify with at least one of the following groups
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Asian
Participants will need to be over the age of 18 years old, English-speaking/English proficient and anticipated to be living within the United States. Recruitment and screening will be done through ResearchMatch.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- People of color who are over the age of 18 years old, English speaking/ English proficient and living in the U.S.
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Eligible participants need to identify with at least one of the following groups
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Subjects who do not meet the inclusion criteria
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Frequency (percentage) of participants with knowledge of skin of color clinics/training
Time frame: 2 months
The frequency (percentage) of participants who responded as knowing about skin of color clinics and skin of color training for dermatology.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Nov 2023.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dermatology, run by Northwestern University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Frequency (percentage) of participants with knowledge of skin of color clinics/training (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2023.