A clinical trial is a type of research study. The most commonly performed clinical trials evaluate new drug, medical device, biologics, or other interventions on patients in strictly scientifically controlled settings, and are required for regulatory authority (in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration) approval of new therapies. Trials may be designed to assess the safety and efficacy of an experimental therapy, to assess whether the new intervention is better than standard therapy, or to compare the efficacy of two standard or marketed interventions.
Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions we receive from participants and patients:
Clinical trials also known as research studies help us find out what works and what doesn’t in medicine. There are team effort between doctors, volunteers and pharmaceutical companies that seek to discover new treatments and advancements in medicine.
Anyone can participate in a research study. Participants are an important part in progress of medicine and scientific discovery.
Your well being is important to us, so we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to take an informed decision on whether to participate in a research study. We discuss the study objectives, risks and procedures with you and answer all questions you may have so you can decide if you want to participate.
