Table 2. Methods to improve clinical trial recruitment of British South Asian patients as suggested by Hussain-Gambles et al (2006).

Define the demographic and social profiles to be included

Use focus groups to identify any potential barriers

Consult representative community members to provide assistance in the study

Ensure eligibility criteria are set as wide as possible

Develop educational and recruitment approaches to attract ethnic minority health professionals

Ensuring health professionals are adequately trained in culturally and ethnically orientated service provision

Determining the most effective mass media to use in study promotion and recruitment