By now, we are aware that a Clinical Study involves research using human volunteers that is intended to add to medical knowledge.
Clinical Trial
Clinical Trial also known as therapeutic trial aim to find out more about a particular intervention or treatment. This is also called as interventional study. The subjects involved in a Clinical Trial are placed in different treatment groups so that the research team can compare the test results.
Common FAQs:
Who conducts Clinical Trials?
Principal Investigators are the scientists performing clinical research from varied disciplines with a range of academic qualifications (e.g., MD, Ph.D., RN, DDS, PharmD).
Who Sponsors Clinical Trials?
Pharma Companies, academic medical centers, voluntary groups, and other organizations, in addition to Federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Doctors, other health care providers, and other individuals can also sponsor clinical research.
Where are Clinical Trials Conducted?
Clinics, Hospitals, Universities, community clinics, etc.,
How long Clinical Trials last?
Depends on what is being studied. Few Clinical Trials can be completed in few months, and few may even go for years.
Who can participate in Clinical Trials?
Participants meeting the Inclusion Criteria/Exclusion Criteria mentioned in the Protocol document (Study Plan) can participate in clinical trials.
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