Expert Video - Who can participate in a clinical trial?
Physicians discuss who can participate in a clinical trial. Whether a patient can be enrolled in a clinical trial depends on what’s referred to as “eligibility criteria”. Eligibility criteria differ from one clinical trial to the next and there is a great deal of variation. The highest priority for a clinical trial is to minimize the potential for serious risk and harm. It is a lot of work to have a patient enroll in a clinical trial and it requires careful explanation and discussion on the pros and cons to make sure it is the right fit for that person and that they are truly comfortable with the decision to participate.
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Animation - Understanding Clinical Trials
Slide Show - Understanding Clinical Trials
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What is a clinical trial?
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Why are clinical trials important?
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How do clinical trials work? How are they conducted?
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What are the phases of clinical trials?
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Who can participate in a clinical trial?
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Why should a patient join a clinical trial?
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What are some of the risks and benefits of volunteering for a clinical trial?
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What is “informed consent” in a clinical trial?
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What safeguards are in place to protect patients in clinical trials?
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What happens if a patient change’s their mind and wants to leave a clinical trial?
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Will patients know or be able to pick what medications they will be receiving when they are in a clinical trial?
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What is a “Placebo” in a clinical trial and is it always used?
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How will I find out about the results of a clinical trial and will my information be kept confidential?
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What does “randomized” and “standard of care arm” and “experimental arm” mean in a clinical trial?
