Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 25 to 75

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 typeObservational
Ages25 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorTufts Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Boston, Massachusetts)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 22, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsAugust 31, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT04694339 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

  • Iwona Bonney
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.