Table 6.
Summary of interim survey respondents affiliated trial subject areas
| Trial subject area | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Oncology/haematology – cancer | 161 | 21 |
| Neurology – neurodegenerative diseases, vascular diseases | 77 | 10 |
| Cardiology – cardiovascular disease | 62 | 8 |
| Orthopaedics/musculoskeletal | 56 | 7 |
| Mental health | 51 | 7 |
| Metabolism – diabetes mellitus | 47 | 6 |
| Vaccines – preventive vaccines | 45 | 6 |
| Reproductive health | 33 | 4 |
| Critical care | 24 | 3 |
| Infectious diseases | 21 | 3 |
| Gastroenterology – hepatology, nephrology | 18 | 2 |
| Surgery | 16 | 2 |
| Respiratory | 15 | 2 |
| Paediatrics/neonates | 13 | 2 |
| Inflammatory conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia) | 11 | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 9 | 1 |
| Involved in multiple trials | 34 | 4 |
| Other | 82 | 11 |
| Totala | 785 | 96 |
aData missing in 30 respondents