What’s involved in participating in a clinical trial and where can I find more information?

What’s involved in participating in a clinical trial and where can I find more information?

Clinical trials enroll people from all points in their plan of care — before, during or after starting standard treatment approaches. People involved in cancer clinical trials receive either a standard treatment or a new treatment. Neither you nor your healthcare professional knows which treatment you’re receiving.

Clinical trials are done to find out if the new drug is safe and effective or even better than the standard treatment. All drugs approved for use in the U.S. must have undergone clinical trials. Talk with your healthcare team to discuss if this is a good treatment choice for you.