CLINICAL TRIALS

Clinical trials test the effectiveness of new drugs that can be potential life savers for those suffering from illness and disease. But there are some things you should know before considering to volunteer for a clinical study.

This article discusses both "single-blind" and "double-blind" clinical trials, as well as the well-known placebo effect within trial patients.

There is a new drug going into clinical trials that could obliterate cancer from a patients body without harsh chemotherapy treatments.

If you are interested in participating in clinical trials, either for pay or for the medical treatment involved, here are 14 places to start searching for appropriate studies.

Clinical trials take place regularly all over the world but are not always easy to learn about. The article lists 12 ways to start searching for medical research studies recruiting volunteer participants.

Gain access to new medications and treatments for your disease or medical condition by participating in clinical trials.

An overview of clinical trials and what it means for the volunteer.

Clinical Trials can be life altering when the treatment works, but when its over...it's over.

Results from two of the three legs of a Phase 3 clinical study for the potential next generation drug VX-770 designed to treat the chronic and fatal lung disease Cystic Fibrosis were announced in June 2011.

Clinical testing of potential new drugs is a long, tightly regulated process with many steps before drug approval.

This article is a look at whether or not it is a good idea to participate in a clinical trial.

Safe but not effective. That is the conclusion of a new clinical trial on a new anti-HIV microbicide.

A general overview of what a clinical trial for new medical treatments, devices, and drugs are conducted and where to get information on participating

An American drug development company specializing in next-generation weight loss and diabetes medications is focusing on both markets with its new combination medication, Qnexa.

When testing new drugs, using a placebo is an efficient way to test the drug effects.

Canadian researchers may soon come out with a breakthrough in treating cancer. This novel way of treating cancer will be through the use of viruses, which will actively seek out and destroy cancer cells. These viruses are called oncolytic viruses

Experiments are crucial to both statistics and to our medical well being. It's usefully to understand everything you can about these to make better choices. Experiments are what researchers use to test a medication before it gets released.

This week has been a busy week for researchers at Duke University and NYU Medical Center. Both schools are testing different types of brain tumor vaccines that hopes to cure patients suffering from the disease.

For children who wish to become involved in RCTs, the law requires they affirm their participation through assent.

A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine documents the success of a medication known as FTY720 in controlling the progression of Multiple Sclerosis.

A clinical trial is something that just has to be done in order to help keep people healthy. There are always new health problems in the world. For this reason there has to be new clinical trials to keep the world healthy.

A brief review of clinical trials, what they are and how they are organized. Several links to specific topics are included.

Parents of children with leukemia need to be well informed about the risks and benefits of participating in clinical trials. Parents shouldn't be afraid of asking questions. There are several resources to turn to for assistance and information about clinical trials.