Gender Bias in Clinical Trials

Gender bias in clinical trials occurs when women or men are not equally represented or their specific health differences are overlooked during research. This can lead to medicines or treatments that work well for one gender but are less effective or have more side effects for the other. Historically, many trials focused mainly on men, which means medical knowledge may not fully address women's health needs. Ensuring gender-balanced research helps develop safer, more effective treatments for everyone, acknowledging biological differences that can influence health outcomes.