Table 2.
Inclusion and Analysis by Sex in NIH-Funded Clinical Trials Published in 2004, 2009, and 2015, From a Study Evaluating Compliance With NIH Guidelines for Inclusion and Assessment of Women and Minorities in RCTsa
| Studies | 2004 | 2009 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median % of women enrolled (interquartile range) | 43 (25–61) | 38 (28–54) | 46 (34–56) |
| Analysis by sex provided or sex included in statistical analysis, no. (%) | 6 (13.0) | 14 (25.0) | 28 (26.2) |
| Did not analyze by sex but provided explanation, no. (%) | 9 (19.6) | 6 (10.7) | 2 (1.9) |
| Did not include sex in analysis or provide an explanation, no. (%) | 31 (67.4) | 36 (64.3) | 77 (72.0) |
| Total, no. (%) | 46 (100.0) | 56 (100.0) | 107 (100.0) |
Abbreviations: NIH indicates National Institutes of Health; RCT, randomized controlled trial.
a
Among studies including both male and female subjects.