Clinical trials are important. They help find new information that leads to better cancer treatment and care. If you are asked to take part in a clinical trial, please think about it carefully. Clinical trials are research studies involving patients.
Clinical trials look at:
- Doses and side effects of drugs
- Usefulness of cancer treatments
- New drugs
- New combinations of current drugs
- Usual treatment compared to a new treatment
Before you can take part in a clinical trial, your case will be reviewed carefully to see if you meet the study’s requirements. The study will be explained to you in detail. If you then wish to take part, you will be asked to sign a consent form.
If you have read about a trial that you think you may be suitable for, talk to someone on your health care team.