Read an abstract of this October 2000 article, which describes a study that found no overall gender bias in medical studies.
Read about the 1997 decision by the US Food and Drug Administration that women must be included in clinical trials.
Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine article argue that insurance coverage of clinical trials would increase the participation of women.
Subtitled "Does Sex Matter", this National Academy Press report examines gender-linked responses to illness and treatment. Find recommendations for medical researchers.
Arm of this NIH institute examines differences in drug abuse on men and women. Includes advice on undertaking gender-based studies.
National Institutes of Health provides its official rules about gender and race diversity in medical research projects and clinical trials.
FAQ from the National Women's Health Information Center describes how trials work. Learn why women need to participation.
Government organization presents its official position on including women and minorities in clinical studies. Find statistics on representation.
Guide to physiological differences between men and women includes fact sheets that detail the specifics. Learn how these affect medical research.
Society for Women's Health Research presents an overview of women in drug and other medical studies. Read about current barriers to inclusion.
"Some Things Only a Woman Can Do" is a campaign to encourage female participation in clinical trials. Learn how medical research works.
Find a 1997 study of women who participated in clinical trials. The results suggest ways to increase future participation.