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Clinical Trials Q & A

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a research study that looks at investigational products, medications, or behavioral interventions to see how safe and how well an intervention works on human participants. They can be done with a sponsor which is typically a drug company or through a grant through a foundation, individual, or government.

Why are clinical trials important?

Clinical trials are important because they help to determine if an investigational product or behavioral intervention if safe, works well and how it is tolerated. They are highly regulated and aim to see how something affects human participants. The outcomes of the trial determine what kinds of medications, drugs, and behavioral therapies are approved by government agencies and medical boards. They help to prove or disprove whether something works and if it is safe, and are a major mechanism by which medications are tested on humans and approved for use.