National Survey Shows That Two-Thirds of Americans Think that Clinical Research Studies are Safe
A national survey unveils new information about public opinion regarding clinical research. The survey of 1000 adults was conducted on December 14 and 15 following recent media attention on the safety of widely-used prescription medications. The survey, conducted by non-profit CISCRP (The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation) and Opinion Dynamics Corporation, a market research and polling company, found that an overwhelming two thirds (66%) of respondents felt that clinical research studies are safe. In addition, more than half (57%) of respondents would have greater trust in clinical research information if the results were made available on a public website or registry.
BOSTON, MA (PRWEB) January 3, 2005
Two-thirds (66%) of Americans think that clinical research studies are safe for those who participate, according to a nationwide survey by The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) and Opinion Dynamics Corporation (ODC).
The survey of 1000 adults was conducted on December 14 and 15 to gain insight into public perceptions about the clinical research process following recent media attention on the safety of widely-used prescription medications. The CISCRP-ODC survey also found that more than half (57%) of respondents would have greater trust in clinical research information if the results were made available on a public website or registry. Detailed results of the survey are available on the CISCRP website at www. ciscrp. org.
CISCRP President Roni Thaler said, “Government agencies and research sponsors are evaluating and implementing initiatives in an effort to provide greater transparency to address concerns raised by the medical community, policymakers, the public and the media. We’re delighted to be conducting this research in collaboration with ODC.”
"The public clearly plays a vital role in clinical research,” said Richard Greif, Project Director at Opinion Dynamics. “As the debate continues about how drug companies and the federal government can best balance the risks and rewards of clinical research while maintaining the public's trust and safety, we will continue to track how this affects their perception of clinical research."
This is the first in a series of polls that CISCRP and ODC plan on conducting to increase understanding of the publicÂ’s views regarding clinical research participation.
Located in Cambridge, MA, Opinion Dynamics Corporation (ODC) is a national leader in market research, polling and consulting in healthcare, associations, education, energy, financial services, food services, transportation, and travel. For more information about Opinion Dynamics Corporation, please visit www. OpinionDynamics. com.
CISCRP is a pioneering, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003 to educate and empower patients, the public, medical and research professionals, the media, and policymakers about clinical research participation and what it means to be an active participant in the process. For more information about CISCRP, please visit www. SmartParticipant. org.
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