Program Overview

Introduction to the SENSITISE Project

The SENSITISE project aims to address the issue of under-representation of certain groups in clinical trials. Despite global calls for greater participation, significant disparities persist, affecting the elderly, ethnic minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, pregnant and lactating women, the LGBTQ+ community, rural dwellers, and those with comorbidities such as disabilities or mental health conditions.

Background and Objectives

Designing and conducting clinical trials is a complex task that requires adequate training for investigators. However, there is currently no formal training dedicated to inclusivity in clinical trials. The SENSITISE project seeks to fill this gap by providing training and education to increase the involvement of under-served groups in clinical trials.

Erasmus+ Funding

The SENSITISE project is co-funded by the European Union through the EU ERASMUS+ programme (2023-1-IE02-KA220-HED-). The project consortium's work is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Project Details

• Project Title: Inclusive Clinical Trials: Training and Education to Increase Involvement of Under-Served Groups
• Acronym: SENSITISE
• Project Number: 2023-1-IE02-KA220-HED-
• Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Higher Education Authority, Ireland (HEA).

Latest Updates

The project regularly publishes updates, including:

• Methodology Monday roundups, which focus on specific topics such as the underrepresentation of pregnant women and individuals with disabilities in clinical trials.
• New PhD opportunities with a focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in clinical trials.

The SENSITISE Partners

The project involves a consortium of partners working together to achieve its objectives. However, specific details about the partners are not provided in the given context.

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority (RCN). The university is involved in the SENSITISE project, contributing to its goals and objectives.

Conclusion

The SENSITISE project is an important initiative aimed at addressing the under-representation of certain groups in clinical trials. By providing training and education, the project seeks to increase the involvement of under-served groups, ultimately contributing to more equitable and inclusive clinical research.