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Clinical Trials
Participating in Clinical Trials & Research Studies-- What Everyone Should Know
What are Clinical Trials?
A clinical trial is a carefully designed investigation of the effects of a drug, medical treatment, device, or behavior (e.g. exercise) on a group of participants. The protocol is a set of guidelines for clinical trials. The protocol describes the study, how it will be conducted and who may participate. Some clinical trials have participants complete a questionnaire; others require test or certain medications; still others involve more extensive treatments or behaviors. Before participating, you will be given information about the types of clinical trials and the potential risks and benefits. For more information regarding clinical trials visit our clinical trials page.
Why Participate in Clinical Trials?
There are many reasons why people decide to participate with clinical trials. Some clinical trials can offer promising new drugs, treatments or interventions that are not yet available on the market; others may make a difference for the future and help in the discovery of new treatments.
Possible Drawbacks of Clinical Trials
Within the realm of the clinical trials, new drugs or treatments may have side effects or risks that the investigators or doctors do not know about. Even if a new course of action is helpful, it may not work for you. Health insurance and managed care providers do not always cover the costs of clinical trials.
Learn more about clinical trials at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University. As a national leader in cancer care & research and ranked among the best treatment facilities in the country, it is one of only 38 cancer centers in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. NCI designation is an assurance of excellent care and comprehensive treatment options, including access to the latest clinical trials.
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