Clinical research trials involve risks, time commitments and travel. Before you enroll in a clinical trial, you should ask the following questions: What is the purpose of this clinical study? How long will I be in the study? How often will I need to go to my clinic/hospital? What tests and procedures are involved? Will [...]
Researchers conduct clinical studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of investigational (experimental) drugs. Investigational drugs that are found to be safe and effective may then become available for doctors to prescribe. If an investigational drug is determined to be unsafe or ineffective, the study results may still be useful for scientists and for the [...]
According to ClinicalTrials.gov, there are multiple benefits and risks associated with participating in a clinical study. Benefits Clinical studies that are well-designed and well-executed are the best approach for eligible participants to: Play an active role in their own health care Gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available Obtain expert medical [...]
Steve was just enrolled into a Phase III clinical trial being conducted by Bristol-Myers Squibb. This research study Protocol CV185030 (a.k.a. the Aristotle study) is for adults with atrial fibrillation or flutter and are at risk for having a stroke. The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication (Apixaban) compared to warfarin [...]
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