Clinical trials are research studies which test new ways to treat, prevent, or diagnose diseases.
Clinical Trials
Overview
A clinical trial is a research study that looks at how well a new treatment works in people. The treatment may be a drug, medical procedure, medical device, or even a lifestyle change.
There are many clinical trial opportunities and new ones are developed every day.
Each study is reviewed, approved, and watched over by an independent panel of qualified doctors, researchers, and members of the community called an "Institutional Review Board" (IRB).
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Clinical trial stages Each phase has a different goal or certain questions it is trying to answer.
Clinical trial stages
Each phase has a different goal or certain questions it is trying to answer.
Phase I
What is the best dosage with the fewest side effects?
Phase II
Does this work, and is it well-tolerated by most people
Phase III
Is this treatment more effective than others currently on the market?
Phase IV
How does this affect special populations, for example, those with kidney disease?
You are the best judge and the only person who can answer this question. Participating is not without risks, but it may give you an opportunity to improve your own health.
Many nonprofit and government websites have information about clinical trials.
