Survey on barriers faced by minority anesthesiologists
Official title: Minority Barriers to Professional Advancement in Anesthesia
Run by Tufts Medical Center · NCT04694339 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out what challenges minority anesthesiologists face in moving up to leadership roles by surveying their experiences and opinions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tufts Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 22, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04694339 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are members of the ASA, including medical students, residents, and attending anesthesiologists who self-identify as minorities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not identify as minorities or are not members of the ASA may not receive any benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to survey members of the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) who identify as minorities to explore systemic barriers that may hinder their advancement into leadership roles. The study will utilize a survey distributed via SurveyMonkey, with an option for participants to engage in follow-up interviews through phone or Zoom. The investigators hypothesize that structural issues, such as the absence of formal mentoring programs, contribute to the underrepresentation of minorities in leadership positions within the ASA. The survey results will help identify trends and barriers faced by these individuals in their professional journeys.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the development of targeted interventions to improve minority representation in leadership roles within anesthesiology.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies addressing minority representation in various medical fields, this specific approach focusing on anesthesiology and systemic barriers is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Members of ASA, medical students, residents, attending anesthesiologists, self-identifying as minorities Exclusion Criteria: * Non-ASA members
Where it's running
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Iwona Bonney
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neeti Sadana, MD — Tufts Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Iwona Bonney, PhD
- Email: ibonney@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
- Phone: 617 636 9322
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.