Posted on: 19 Apr 2024
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether new treatments are effective and allow doctors to test advances in medicine that may offer more choices to current approaches to care. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all new treatments go through clinical trials before they are approved to use on the general public. They serve a vital role in medical research and treatment guidelines.
Clinical trials may offer new choices for patients who have not had success with other treatments. They are available for many different diseases and for patients at varying disease stages. It’s a person’s choice whether or not to be in a clinical trial, and people may drop out at any time.
Wondering if clinical trials are right for you? Check out the below resources to learn more about clinical trials and talking with your doctor.
Clinical Trials – What You Should Know Fact Sheet (Download)
Clinical Trials – What You Should Know Fact Sheet (Order for free in the United States)
Supported by an independent educational grant from Merck.
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