New medications and treatments must be proven safe and effective for human use before doctors are permitted to write prescriptions for them.
Through clinical trials, also known as research studies, researchers can evaluate new investigational drugs.
A clinical trial is a study done by researchers to test the safety and effectiveness of new investigational drugs, devices, or procedures.
Clinical trials that research new drugs and new drug combinations are called clinical trials.
Clinical trials are a necessary step in the process of making new drugs available to patients. These research studies, which allow pharmaceutical companies and the government to determine the safety and effectiveness of new compounds, are essential for the advancement of medical science.
Participating in a clinical trial is a personnel decision. Here is a list of questions you should ask.
• What is the purpose of this study?
• How long will I be in the study?
• How many volunteers will participate in the study?
• How often will I need to go to the Research Center/hospital?
• What tests will I need?
• Will my medical records remain confidential?
• Is there a chance I will receive a placebo in the study?
• Will I continue to see my own personal doctor?
• Will there be any costs to me?
• Will participating in this trial affect my daily life?
• What kind of long-term follow-up care is included in this study?
• Will I learn of the study results? If so, when?
• What are the potential benefits and possible risks?
We invite you to call or email today to see if you qualify for one of our clinical trials!
