Participating in clinical trials can benefit you most directly because you’re participating in a trial or research project where you otherwise wouldn’t have access to new treatments. But what’s good for you, also, may be good for lots of other people who, perhaps, couldn’t be involved in clinical research. But if a clinical trial is successful, and therefore we can demonstrate that in fact the treatment works, this could gain access and give access to lots of other people to get that experimental treatment once it’s improved.
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The Shocking Reasons Most Americans Won’t Join a Clinical Trial
Do you truly know the benefits that can come from participating in a clinical trial? More of us know all the reasons why it wouldn’t be a good idea, however discovering a cure for cancers and illnesses that are plaguing read more about The Shocking Reasons Most Americans Won’t Join a Clinical Trial
The Consequences Of Blacks Missing From U.S. Cancer Clinical Trials
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ethnicities are receiving good cancer treatment, researchers say. Women and the elderly also are underrepresented in clinical trials, according read more about The Consequences Of Blacks Missing From U.S. Cancer Clinical Trials
How Clinical Trials Make Black Families Healthier
Historically Black Americans have had a mistrust of doctors and the medical community. And consequently, we participate in clinical trials at much lower rates than other ethnic groups. So what does that mean for us? For as long as we read more about How Clinical Trials Make Black Families Healthier
Clinical Trials & Black Folks: 5 FAQs Answered
Clinical trials (also called medical research and research studies) are used to determine whether new drugs/treatments are both safe and effective. In addition, they help researchers decide if a drug's risks are worth its benefits (risk/benefit ratio). The Food and read more about Clinical Trials & Black Folks: 5 FAQs Answered
Why Your Participation in Clinical Trials Matters (Q&A)
This discussion between Omar Barnett, CEO of Prospective Research, and Dr. Renee centers around the significance of diversity in clinical trials and the role of research in improving healthcare outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities. Dr. Renee underscores the importance of read more about Why Your Participation in Clinical Trials Matters (Q&A)
A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance
Eighteen years ago, when I was a senior at Carleton College in Minnesota, I received a phone call from my dad. He said three words that would forever change the trajectory of my life: “I have cancer.” I soon learned read more about A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance