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Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Access Linked to Social Vulnerability: A U.S. County-Level Analysis

MedXY Editorial Team•Sep 25, 2026•news
ovarian cancerhealth disparitiessocial vulnerabilityclinical trials

Introduction

Clinical trials are the cornerstone of advancing therapeutic options for ovarian cancer, a disease with a high mortality rate and often late diagnosis. However, equitable access to interventional clinical trials remains a persistent challenge, potentially exacerbating disparities in outcomes. This article reviews a comprehensive U.S. county-level study assessing how community social vulnerability influences availability of ovarian cancer clinical trials over a 13-year period.

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