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 How can you help? By volunteering to participate in a study appropriate for you, you'll help answer some of the questions relating to women's health. What is a clinical research trial? A clinical research trial is usually a comparison of one or more therapies to determine which is most effective, fastest to provide relief or which has the fewest side effects. In most trials, the effectiveness of a new drug is compared to that of a drug that has already been approved or to a placebo or to both. The trial may also compare different doses of the same drug. This is the final step in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) process of approving a new drug, a non-drug therapy, or device for market. Are clinical research trials safe? Before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows the pharmaceutical companies to test a new drug on patients, it is required to conduct extensive tests to determine the drug's safety in a tightly controlled setting. Only experienced physicians who've been specifically trained as Principle Investigators may conduct clinical research trials in their offices. The FDA also requires that an Institutional Review Board or Ethical Review Board approve all clinical research trials. The function of this independent panel, made up of medical experts and experts in human rights, is to protect your safety and rights. Why should I volunteer to participate in a clinical research trial? If you volunteer and qualify for a study you will receive at no charge:
Yes. Your physician will be informed about your participation. You should also continue to see your physician for medical matters not related to the clinical research study. For more information about Women's Health USA clinical trials or if you think you may be interested in participating in a clinical research study, please click here. |
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