Clinical Trials

This section provides information on clinical trials.

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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.

Patient Stories: Narratives from Participants in Cancer Clinical Trials: The stories in this section highlight the personal experiences of people with cancer who have participated in clinical trials. Each story gives insight as to what led each of these people to participate in a cancer clinical trial.

Estudios clínicos: Información sobre estudios clínicos, que son estudios de investigación en los que se evalúan nuevos tratamientos para el cáncer.