Exploring the perceptions of health professionals regarding participation in clinical trials in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Abstract

Clinical trials are defined as research studies in which people volunteer to test new treatments, interventions or devices to prevent, detect, treat or manage different medical conditions. They are important in drug development; however, recruitment is a challenge often faced by researchers. Recent studies have suggested that there should be more effort to increase awareness of clinical trials, which may in turn increase willingness to enrol and participate in trials amongst all sectors of society. Currently, there is little known about the perceptions of health professionals, particularly from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) regarding clinical trials.