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What is a clinical trial? A clinical trial (also known as a medical research study) is designed to evaluate new ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. The purpose of a clinical trial is to improve treatment options, increase survival rate and improve quality of life. Trial participants are given detailed information pertaining to the study prior to commencing and must always sign an informed consent. Participation in trials is voluntary. What are the ‘pros’ of a clinical trial? - By contributing to medical research, trials are able to help doctors understand more about cancer and how best to treat it
- It can enable participants to gain access to new research treatments before they are available to the general public
- Individuals participating in trials receive regular and careful medical attention from a team of researchers that includes doctors, nurses and other health professionals
- The trial treatment being studied may be more effective than the standard treatment
What are some of the ‘cons’? - Individuals participating in randomized trials are not able to choose the type of treatment they will receive
- New treatments may have greater side effects compared to those that are used in standard treatments
- Trial participants may be required to attend more doctors appointments than an individual who is receiving standard treatment as per trial protocol
Adolescents and young adults represent a minority of patients enrolled onto clinical trials. Trial Information: Relevant Links:
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