Special CEAL Update: Our Updated Website is Live!

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sent this bulletin at 11/17/2020 01:00 PM EST

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Explore CEAL’s Updated Website

We are excited to announce that our updated website is now live! The site has a fresh new look as well as resources organized by topics, sections focused on media and events, and an expanded selection of Spanish resources. Explore all it has to offer, including updated infographics, shareable resources, and social media content.

Visit the CEAL site now!

Jump Straight Into Our Communication Resources

Illustration of four people of various races and ethnicities wearing masks in a grid

Ensuring Inclusion

Participants in any clinical trial should represent the patients who will use the drug or vaccine being tested. NIH wants to make sure that new vaccines and treatments work for everyone—not just for some.

See Inclusion Resources

Illustration of a needle and vaccine vial

Learning About Vaccines

Vaccines help the body’s immune system fight infections faster and more effectively, protecting us from serious diseases. Get general information on vaccines and how the COVID-19 vaccine will work to protect those who get the vaccine and the people around them.

See Vaccine Resources

Illustration of a Black woman wearing a mask

Understanding Clinical Trials

Understanding what it means to participate in a clinical trial is an important first step for people considering volunteering. Find resources to help explain what it means to participate in a clinical trial.

See Clinical Trial Resources

We Want to Hear From You

We want to learn from you how well resources are meeting your needs, what’s worked well for you and your community, and whether you are looking for specific information. Please reach out to us at nihcealcbo@nih.gov.

Visit the CEAL Site

2015-2019 Drug Trials Snapshots Summary Report

FDA Releases 2015–2019 Drug Trials Snapshots Report

FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has been reporting clinical trial demographic data for new molecular entities and original biologics through the Drug Trials Snapshots (DTS) program. This latest summary report aggregated demographic data from DTS snapshots published between 2015 and 2019. The data provide a summary of participation by sex, race, age, and ethnicity—globally and within the United States. This is the first summary report of its kind to cover 5 years’ worth of DTS data.

CDER’s Small Business and Industry Assistance (SBIA) will host a webinar on December 16 to go over this most recent assessment of clinical trial diversity. They will also discuss efforts to advance diverse participation in clinical trials to include relevant FDA guidance and regulations. Registration is free.