Underreporting of race and ethnicity in pediatric atopic dermatitis clinical trials: A cross-sectional analysis of demographic reporting and representation

Br J Dermatol. 2021 Sep 4. doi: 10.1111/bjd.20740. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWhile the importance of pediatric clinical trials is undeniable, there is a relative paucity of safety/efficacy data for medicines used in children. Differences in physiology and pharmacology must be investigated in clinical trials to understand the unique adverse outcomes experienced by children versus adults. Furthermore, underrepresentation of females/minority groups is a well-documented issue in dermatological clinical trials.PMID:34480338 | DOI:10.1111/bjd.20740
Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research