24th September is World Cancer Research Day. With the growing incidence of cancer, there is more focus than ever on finding a cure, attaining a better quality of life after treatment and to entirely prevent cancer. One of the pillars of cancer research is clinical trials. Without effective trials, no drugs or treatments can be approved for use. In this blog, we look at why one should participate in a clinical trial, how to find one that is right for you, and questions to ask yourself before you make a decision.
Clinical research refers to any type of research involving people. It is usually of two kinds: observational studies and clinical trials.
In observational studies, researchers observe risk factors, treatment outcomes etc without taking any measures to alter the outcome. Clinical trials, on the other hand, are how researchers find out if a certain drug or treatment is safe and effective.
Any new drug or treatment must go through four stages of clinical trials before it can be approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA.
Many patients hesitate to participate in clinical trials because they are worried that it is unsafe. In the past, certain infamous clinical trials have put the life and wellbeing of their participants in danger. But since then, the rules and ethics governing research have improved greatly. Scientific bodies and governments have regulations in place to ensure that the safety of each and every participant of clinical trials is protected.
Most drugs are required to be tested on animals before they are tested on humans. Only if found to be effective and safe for animals, do these drugs qualify for testing on humans.
However, the particulars of each clinical trial can vary. It is the right of each participant to be made aware of the possible outcomes of the clinical trial. Their informed consent is essential.
If you are a cancer patient whose current treatment is not showing the desired results, you may stand to gain by joining a clinical trial.
Here are some things you need to consider before you agree to participate in a clinical trial:
In spite of the above problems, several patients fervently hope to be accepted into a clinical trial because it gives them a chance to try out what could be a superior drug or treatment than what they currently have access to.
Onco can help you find out if there is any clinical trial currently open that fits your requirement. Call 79965 79965 to speak to an Onco Care Manager today.
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