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What should a patient know before they participate in clinical trials?
Anyone interested in participating in a clinical study should know as much as possible about the study and feel comfortable asking the research team questions about the study, the related procedures, and any expenses.
What to ask before doing a clinical trial?
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Treatment Clinical Trials
- What is the purpose of the trial?
- Why do the researchers believe that the treatment being studied may be better than the one being used now?
- How long will I be in the trial?
- What kinds of tests and treatments are involved?
Which of the following should be obtained from each subject prior to clinical trial participation?
Freely given informed consent should be obtained from every subject prior to clinical trial participation. All clinical trial information should be recorded, handled, and stored in a way that allows its accurate reporting, interpretation and verification.
What are the three reasons why individuals take part in medical experiments?
16 Reasons Why People Join Clinical Trials
- They were asked to. There are many people who would like the opportunity to participate but they are never asked and may assume they are ineligible.
- Access to the latest treatment.
- Help find a cure.
- Find better medications.
- Help others.
- Help themselves.
- Live longer.
- Hope.
Why is it important to participate in research?
When study volunteers participate in research, society benefits, bringing new hope for patients afflicted with different conditions/diseases. Future generations, potentially even the volunteers’ children or grandchildren, may benefit from the volunteers’ choice to further medical research.
What should I know before taking part in a clinical trial?
Studies have shown that people with cancer who felt well informed before they took part in a clinical trial had less regret after the study than those who felt unsure. That’s why it’s important to take your time, ask questions, and feel good about your decision. Will I get a placebo?
What do you need to know before taking part in research?
Having access to information regarding the research. You should be informed of the study purpose, all the procedures involved, what aspects in the study is experimental and what is routine clinical practice, the drugs or devices used in the trial and the potential risks and benefits to you.
What are the laws and regulations governing clinical trials?
Laws and regulations governing clinical trials differ from country to country, but reputable clinical trials share important criteria, including respect for participants’ rights, strong scientific evidence, oversight by independent committees and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations concerning research on human subjects.
What are the eligibility criteria for clinical trials?
All clinical trials have guidelines, called eligibility criteria, about who can participate. The criteria are based on such factors as age, sex, type and stage of disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions.