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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Trials


  • Why are there clinical trials?
  • What are the different types of clinical trials?
  • What are the phases of clinical trials?
  • Are there different types of cancer clinical trials?
  • Who manages clinical trials?
  • What are eligibility criteria, and why are they important?
  • How is the safety of clinical trial participants protected? What is an IRB?
  • What is an IRB? What is a Data and Safety Monitoring Board?
  • What is informed consent?
  • What does a trial's phase mean?
  • Are placebos used in cancer treatment clinical trials?
  • What are some of the possible benefits of taking part in a clinical trial?
  • What are some of the potential harms associated with taking part in a clinical trial?
  • Who pays for the costs of care for people in clinical trials?
  • What happens when a clinical trial is over?

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