AJMC September 25, 2025
Hayden E. Klein, Hope Krebill, MSW, BSN, RN, Julia Bonavitacola

From proactive recruitment to academic-community partnerships, Hope Krebill highlights ways to improve clinical trial participation.

Clinical trial participation remains a critical barrier to advancing equitable cancer care, particularly for patients treated outside of academic medical centers.

In an interview with The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), Hope Krebill, MSW, BSN, RN, executive director of the Masonic Cancer Alliance at the University of Kansas Medical Center, explained that one of the most effective strategies to increase participation is simply asking patients if they are interested. She emphasized that supporting nonmedical costs like transportation and ensuring that trials are available in community care settings are also essential for improving access. According to Krebill, addressing barriers requires academic centers to collaborate with...

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Topics: Clinical Trials, Interview / Q&A, Trends
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