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article · Journal of the American College of Cardiology

African Representation in Randomized Controlled Trials Published in Leading Medical and Cardiovascular Journals, 2019-2024

Abstract

African countries are profoundly underrepresented in RCTs published in the world's most influential medical and CV journals. Addressing this imbalance requires expanding African participation in global trials, investing in local research capacity, and promoting equitable leadership to strengthen the relevance and validity of clinical evidence. (Underrepresentation of African Countries in Randomized Controlled Trials: A Systematic Review of Leading General Medical and Cardiovascular Journals; CRD42024603157).

Research topics

  • Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  • Academic Publishing and Open Access
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.5097

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