Group‐Based Medical Mistrust and Logistical Factors Influencing Rheumatology Clinical Trial Enrollment: A Single‐Center Cross‐Sectional Survey

Key Points

• The aim was to explore factors affecting enrollment in rheumatology clinical trials, particularly the role of medical mistrust.
• Conducted a single-center cross-sectional survey.
• Evaluated self-reported willingness to join a trial.
• Assess logistics and endorsement from treating rheumatologists.
• Medical mistrust did not predict willingness to enroll.
• Expectations of disease improvement were a significant motivator.
• Personal endorsement by physicians emerged as a key factor.

Abstract