Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Deciding whether or not to take part in a clinical trial can be hard for a person with cancer. Clinical trials are studies in which people volunteer to test new drugs or procedures. Doctors use clinical trials to learn whether a new treatment is ... [... more]
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Information for Patients
This Guide provides checklists that may be useful during your discussions with physicians and loved ones about whether to enter a clinical trial. Resources for patients considering participating in clinical trials include: The full Guide and ... [... more]
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Clinical Trials and Insurance Coverage - A Resource Guide
As you consider enrolling in a clinical trial, you will face the critical issue of how to cover the costs of care. Even if you have health insurance, your coverage may not include some or all of the patient care costs associated with a clinical ... [... more]
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Monitoring the Safety of Clinical Trials
If you are thinking about participating in a clinical trial, you probably have a few important questions weighing on your mind: Is there a system in place to make sure this is a worthwhile study that does not subject people to unnecessary risks? ... [... more]
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How Is a Clinical Trial Planned and Carried Out?
In order to make a decision about whether to participate in a clinical trial, it helps to understand more about how trials are conceived and run. You will also want to know what happens when a trial is over. The ideas for clinical trials often ... [... more]
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Understanding Clinical Trials
Drug and Device information from the US Food and Drug Administration Other Consumer Health Information A-Z index of US National Institutes of Health resources Home Search Study Topics Glossary Skip to Main Content how clinical trials work; ... [... more]
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What is a clinical trial?
Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. The following frequently asked questions provide detailed information about clinical trials. In addition, it is often helpful to talk to a physician, family members, ... [... more]
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About Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are one form of clinical research that involves a researcher or researchers who directly observe a person or people, and/or who collect data to answer a scientific or medical question about the safety or potential benefit of an ... [... more]
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