Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-52411608EnglishN2024April30Healthcare A Cross Sectional Study on the Awareness and Participation of the General Population in Clinical Trials English0206Manisha ReddyEnglish Rakshanda GobreEnglish Shubhi VermaEnglish Vignesh KEnglish Chandana PalEnglish Jayanthi SwaminathanEnglish Anitha Rani A.English Introduction: In recent years there has been a huge increase in clinical research, enrolling millions of Indians in clinical trials (CTs). The awareness of CTs plays a major role in making the informed decision to participate in CTs. Aim/Objective: Current study aimed to assess the awareness and perception of Clinical Trials among the General population. Methodology: A prospective, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among general public. A pre-validated Questionnaire on the awareness of Clinical trials was used. Results: Overall 83.9% of the participants were aware of Clinical trials. Among 283 responders 51.24% were male. Among the general public, interestingly 52.65% of the participants knew about CTs before Covid. 77.38% believed that clinical trials are needed for society, however, 38.52% thought there’s risk involved in participating in a CTs, and 39.93% believed family/ relative will allow them to participate in the study. Majorty of the participants (84.45%) accepted that CTs are needed for the advancement of knowledge. Majority of the participants were aware that the risks and benefits of CTs will be mentioned clearly (61.23%) and 80.92% aware permissions/approvals needed for conducting any CTs. Nearly 47.70% are aware that anyone who is found eligible for the CT can participate (53%). However, more than half of the study population (52.30%) were anxious about the side effects. Conclusion: The current study data suggested that there is a lack of particular understanding about clinical trials among the general people. There is a need to raise awareness of Clinical Trials among the general public. EnglishClinical Trials (CTs), Human Participants, Knowledge, Awareness, General public, Perceptionhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=4801http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=4801