What is a Clinical Trial?

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Thu Jun 7 10:45:17 2001


[]> What is a Clinical Trial?

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/clintrials/clinictrial.htm

Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. The following frequently asked questions will provide you with detailed information about clinical trials. In addition, it is often helpful to talk to your health care provider, family members, or friends about deciding to join a trial. After you have identified some trial options, the next step is to contact the study research staff and ask questions about specific trials.

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What is a clinical trial?

What is a protocol?

What are clinical trial phases?

What protections are there for people who participate in clinical trials?

What is informed consent?

Who can participate in a clinical trial?

Who sponsors clinical trials?

What happens during a clinical trial?

What is a placebo?

What is a control or control group?

What is a blinded or masked study?

What is a double-blind or double-masked study?

What are side effects and adverse reactions?

What are the benefits and risks associated with clinical trials?

What should I know before I join a clinical trial?

How should I prepare for the meeting with the research coordinator or doctor?

What questions should I ask?

Should I continue working with my primary health care provider if I participate in a trial?

Can I leave a clinical trial after it has begun?

Will I be paid for participating in a clinical trial?


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