Ageism in scientific research

Abstract

Ageism is one of the most prevalent and pervasive prejudices today. The exclusion of older adults
from clinical studies has been identified as an element of bias and, despite having been described in
the 1960s, ageism remains without a practical solution, highlighting the consolidated marginalization
of this group. This review aims to provide a brief overview of the impact of this prejudice on clinical
research and show potential strategies to overcome it.