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This section provides information on clinical trials.
Listen to the Cancer.Net Podcast: What Are Clinical Trials?, adapted from this content.
Watch the Cancer.Net Video: What are Clinical Trials?, with Richard Goldberg, MD, adapted from this content.
About Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatment and prevention methods to find out if they are safe, effective, and better than the current standard of care (the best known treatment).
Patient Safety
Clinical trials are governed by a rigorous review and oversight process designed to protect the rights and safety of the people who enroll.
Phases of Clinical Trials
Different phases of a clinical trial determine drug dose, safety, and effectiveness.
Deciding to Participate in a Clinical Trial
Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial.
Questions to Ask the Research Team
Asking the right questions can make the decision-making process easier.
Finding a Clinical Trial
Several resources offer ways to search for cancer clinical trials.
CancerProgress.Net Patient Video Series
View videos highlighting patients speaking about the impact cancer research has had in their lives. Please note this takes you to a separate website.
Estudios clínicos
Información sobre estudios clínicos, que son estudios de investigación en los que se evalúan nuevos tratamientos para el cáncer.