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process
do i qualify?
available trials
pros & cons
coetzee lab
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| A clinical trial is a research study using human volunteers, carefully designed to answer specific questions about the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments. Clinical trials are sponsored or funded by a variety of organizations or individuals, such as physicians, medical institutions, foundations, voluntary groups, and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA). Trials can take place in a variety of locations, such as hospitals, universities, doctors' offices, or community clinics. |
| All clinical trials have rules and requirements about who can participate. These requirements may include factors such as age, the type and stage of a disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions. These requirements identify appropriate participants and keep them safe, while helping to ensure that researchers will be able to answer the questions they plan to study.
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Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. Before you decide to join a trial, you should discuss your decision with your doctor, family members, or friends.
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