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Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:1362-1364.

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INTRODUCTION

Increasing participation of minorities in clinical research has been a national scientific priority. Doubt and distrust, however, characterize many minorities' concern about whether their contributions as research participants will be reflected in improved health for them and their communities. What obligations do researchers have in ensuring that the societal benefits of research are enjoyed by underserved communities? What strategies can be used? Drawing on historical examples and recent policy initiatives, we describe how researchers can close the circle between inclusion of minorities in clinical research and reduction of health disparities by fulfilling obligations to methodology and community involvement.

"If I do all of this and it benefits society . . . given the way brothers are treated [in the United States], how is it going to help me?" This quotation from an African American member of a focus group on participation in research characterizes the doubt and distrust among many . . . [Full Text of this Article]

JUSTICE AND GROUP BENEFIT

MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY BENEFIT

METHODOLOGIC CONSIDERATIONS

CONDUCT OF RESEARCH

CLOSING THE CIRCLE

Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc; Sandra Moody-Ayers, MD; Angela D. Thrasher, MPH

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