International Clinical Trials Day 2025
International Clinical Trials Day, observed annually on May 20, commemorates the inception of clinical research by James Lind in 1747, who conducted the first controlled clinical trial aboard the HMS Salisbury to identify a remedy for scurvy among sailors. This day serves to honor the invaluable contributions of clinical research professionals, patients and all those involved in advancing medical science to improve healthcare and patient outcomes. The theme for 2025, “Rethinking Clinical Trials: Inclusivity in Practice,” underscores the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research. Emphasising inclusivity ensures that clinical trials are representative of all populations, leading to more generalisable and effective healthcare solutions.
In 2025, White Coats Foundation is holding a webinar and panel discussion on how we can discuss clinical trials with our doctors, specialists, and other clinicians. This session will be held on International Clinical Trials Day, May 20th at 5pm.
How can we bridge the Clinical Trial Conversation Gap?
This webinar aims to explore how we can empower patients to confidently explore all treatment options whilst also supporting clinicians in having meaningful discussions with their patients about clinical trials.
By bridging this communication gap, we can help build a more responsive and patient-centered healthcare system that benefits everyone. Help us strengthen the vital connection between patients and clinicians in clinical trial conversations by joining the discussion this International Clinical Trials Day.
Join us online on Tuesday, May 20, at 5pm for International Clinical Trials Day and participate in our White Coats Foundation webinar.
How to join in
One Cup Equals One Conversation
Bring your White Coats Foundation Keep Cup or any cup with your favourite beverage to the webinar and join us for this important conversation.
Your purchase of a White Coats Foundation Keep Cup helps fund the important work we do!
Join us and contribute to the discussion about the best way to bridge the clinical trials conversation gap!
One Cup = One Conversation
Webinar Structure
Introduction to the Webinar and Panel Members – (10mins)
Introduction to the session and panelists
Panel Discussion – (35 mins)
Panel members will present their views on the communication barriers that prevent effective discussions about clinical trials from both the patient and clinician perspective. We will aim to highlight real-world experiences,and focus on successful communication strategies, and practical approaches to more meaningful discussions about clinical trials
Q&A Session (10mins)
Addressing audience questions
Note: Webinar attendees will be able to submit questions prior to the webinar
Wrap-up – (5mins)
Summarise the discussion and key takeaways
Panel Members ( more coming soon!)
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