Why are Clinical Trials Important?
Almost all medications available today have gone through clinical trials. We now have effective treatments for hundreds of diseases directly due to patients participating in clinical trials.

What is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a research study designed to see if the new drug or therapy will work and possibly benefit patients. Doctors and researchers collect information on the benefits, side effects, possible applications of new drug combinations, and dosage information.

What are the Phases of the Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials have four phases:

Phase I - studies investigate a new drug for safety, side effects and how the drug is administered. This involves a small number of the patients. If the Phase I study analysis demonstrates drug safety and tolerability, a Phase II study may begin.

Phase II - trials involve a larger number of patients and continue to evaluate the safety of the new drug and any less common side effects.

Phase III - trials compare the new drug to the standard therapy. Phase III participants are randomly chosen to receive either the new drug or the standard treatment, or a combination of both.

Phase IV - trials continue to evaluate the safety, benefits and optimal use of a therapy already approved and available to the public.

Learn more:  Why participate in a clinical trial?  How to participate.

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