HysterSisters Articles for Hysterectomy
SHARING IS CARING
Clinical Trials
From the Treatment Alternatives Articles List
What is a clinical trial? How do I get involved?
Clinical trials are a system of controlled research that use human volunteers to gather medical knowledge. Volunteers receive certain "interventions," which may include medication, devices, procedures, or behavioral changes. Researchers could be testing entirely new treatments or new versions of existing treatments.
This testing happens in phases, defined by the Food and Drug Administration. Human testing is very limited in the initial stages and gradually increases as they prove the interventions safe.
Because these trials have to maintain a specific level of control for accurate measurements, participants have to meet very specific requirements, called inclusion criteria, in order to be included.
Be aware that participating in a clinical study does not guarantee any immediate benefits to you. It may help you, it may do nothing, and it may cause further harm. Therefore, informed consent is vital if you are considering participating in a clinical trial. Here are some questions to ask before agreeing to participate:
- What is being studied?
- Why do researchers believe the intervention being tested might be effective? Why might it not be effective? Has it been tested before?
- What are the possible interventions that I might receive during the trial?
- What will I have to do?
- What tests and procedures are involved?
- How often will I have to visit the hospital or clinic?
- Will hospitalization be required?
- How long will the study last?
If you are interested in participating in a study, you can visit ClinicalTrials.gov. This is a service offered by the U.S. National Institutes of Health to help patients find clinical studies that may be beneficial to them.
This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.
10-17-2013 - 06:47 PM
SHARING IS CARING
Do you have a question?
If you have a medical support question related to this article, come JOIN US in our HysterSisters Community Forums. You will receive helpful replies to your questions from our members. See you there!
HysterSisters Articles
Diagnosis
Options to Hysterectomy
Treatment Alternatives
Pre-Op Hysterectomy
Post-Op Hysterectomy
Separate Surgeries
Hormone and Menopause
Intimacy after Hysterectomy
Pelvic Floor
Separate Surgeries
Fitness after Hysterectomy
GYN Cancer
Breast Health
Grief and Loss
Endometriosis
Uterine Fibroids
GYN Genetics
Hysterectomy Stories
Ask A Doctor
Find a Surgeon
Clifford Rogers, M.D.
The Everett Clinic, Dept. of Surgery and Gynecology
1330 Rockefeller Ave, Suite 120
Everett WA 98201
425 339 5424 |
Stephen Zweibach, M.D.
515 S Kings Ave
Brandon FL 33511
8135712777 |
Geoffrey Cly, M.D.
Suite 101, 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive
Fort Wayne IN 46845
260-969-5530 |
Siobhan Kehoe, M.D.
Gynecological Oncology Clinic - SW Med
2201 Inwood Road Suite 106
Dallas TX 75390
214-645-4673 |
James Kondrup, M.D.
161 Riverside Drive
Suite 109
Binghamton NY 13905
607-770-7074 |
Joseph S. Valenti, M.D.
2805 S. Mayhill Road
Denton TX 76208
940 591-6700 |
Shaghayegh DeNoble, M.D.
20 Wilsey Square
Suite C
Ridgewood NJ 07450
2019577220 |
Ellen Wilson, M.D.
5323 Harry Hines Blvd - Dept of OBGYN
Dallas TX 75390
214-648-4747 |
Eric Grossman, M.D.
903 Sheppard Road
Voorhees NJ 08043
(856) 772-2300 |
