Developing an LGBTQ+ INCLUDE Framework

Aim and intended outcome:

We are aiming to develop a LGBTQ+ framework to assist those designing clinical trials, to consider barriers related to sex, gender and sexuality which may exclude certain groups from engaging in trial research.

The outcome from this workshop will be to engage various healthcare professionals, researchers, policy officials and lay individuals to explore sex, gender, and sexuality in relation to trial research and engagement.

Format:

Introduction and brief explanation of the framework and plan for its development (5 mins) Split room into groups – each group discusses and answers the 4 key INCLUDE questions in relation to sex, gender and sexuality.

Answers can be written or via visually creative means i.e., drawings, cartoons, sketches. Workshop facilitators will float between groups or have 1 per group depending on availability of team (20mins)

Bring whole room together to discuss answers to each question / present any visuals created. Drawing out more the fundamentals, sensitivities needed to be considered and any challenges identified. (30 mins)

Summary and end of session (5 mins)

Content:

Minimal content will be covered except for providing the INCLUDE 4 key questions as a basis for focusing the discussion. We want the content to be provided from those attending the workshop, identifying and addressing the current engagement of LGBTQ+ groups within trial research with consideration of barriers and facilitators in relation to the 4 key INCLUDE questions.

Intended audience:

All individuals attending the conference can engage with this workshop, we hope to engage a spectrum of individuals to support the development of the framework (Max 30 attendees).