A systematic review of ethnic diversity in clinical trial participation in Aotearoa

Key Points

• Adequate ethnicity reporting is crucial for fair representation in clinical trials, especially in diverse populations.
• New Zealand-based clinical trials lack standardised reporting practices for ethnicity, affecting validity and generalizability.
• The review emphasizes that mandatory reporting of ethnicity codes could improve clinical trial outcomes and ethical standards.
• Enhancing ethnicity reporting in RCTs may lead to better health interventions for various ethnic groups in New Zealand.