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Which doctor and clinic a patient chooses is key to cancer clinical trial enrollment: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

Source: UT Southwestern • Published: 10 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from UT Southwestern.

Analysis found physician and clinic factors explained more enrollment variation than patient traits.

Which doctor and clinic a patient chooses is key to cancer clinical trial enrollment: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Key Takeaways
  • Physician and clinic factors were more influential than patient traits.
  • Nearly a quarter of physicians enrolled the vast majority of patients.
  • Patients had higher odds with cancer‑focused doctors and research clinics.
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