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How can I find all clinical trials?
A good starting place is www.clinicaltrials.gov. This web site, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, offers information on more than 125,000 clinical trials in 180 countries. Some of those are recruiting patients; other trials are completed or terminated.
What is Caspian trial?
The CASPIAN trial was similar to IMpower133. This phase 3 trial had about 800 patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. They were randomized 1:1:1 for chemotherapy, chemotherapy plus durvalumab, and chemotherapy plus durvalumab plus tremelimumab, an anti-CTLA4 inhibitor.
What disqualifies you from clinical trials?
What is exclusion criteria? Exclusion criteria is a list of characteristics that disqualify a person from participating in a clinical trial. These characteristics can vary from demographic information like age, gender, or race to something as complex as comorbidities, organ dysfunction, or the use of other medications.
Do you get paid to do clinical trials?
Clinical trials generally pay between $50-$300 per day/visit, with compensation dependant upon the length of the time required as well as the procedures performed. Overnight stays typically pay more money than those involving repeat visits.
Is Tremelimumab approved?
Tremelimumab — which has no brand name yet — has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat any cancer or disease. In April 2015, tremelimumab received orphan drug designation by the FDA to treat mesothelioma.
Why is etoposide called VP 16?
Etoposide was first synthesized in 1966 and U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval was granted in 1983. The nickname VP-16 likely comes from a compounding of the last name of one of the chemists who performed early work on the drug (von Wartburg) and podophyllotoxin.
Can I leave a clinical trial?
As a participant in a clinical trial, it is your right to leave the trial if you wish. You can leave the clinical trial at any time after it has begun. When withdrawing from the trial, you should let the research team know about it and your reasons for leaving the study.
Where can I find a list of clinical trials?
Home – ClinicalTrials.gov ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Explore 379,056 research studies in all 50 states and in 220 countries. See listed clinical studies related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Who funds cancer clinical trials in the US?
There are many lists of cancer clinical trials taking place in the United States. Some trials are funded by nonprofit organizations, including the U.S. government. Others are funded by for-profit groups, such as drug companies.
What is the ClinicalTrials registry?
This is a searchable registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
Are there any clinical trials that are not on NCI’s list?
It contains trials that are in NCI’s list of cancer trials as well as trials sponsored by pharmaceutical or biotech companies that may not be on NCI’s list. Many cancer centers across the United States, including NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, sponsor or take part in cancer clinical trials.