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Together, clinical trial phases take six to seven years on average. Each individual phase takes a different amount of time, with Phase 3 trials lasting the longest. Before a potential treatment reaches the clinical trial stage, first scientists research ideas in what is called the discovery phase. Phase IV studies look at
drugs that have already been
approved by the FDA. The
drugs are available for doctors to prescribe for patients, but phase IV studies might still be needed to answer important questions. These studies may involve thousands of people. Types of Clinical Trials. There are several types of cancer clinical trials, including treatment trials, prevention trials, screening trials, supportive and palliative care trials, and natural
history studies. The clinical trials cost a median of $41,117 per patient and $3,562 per patient visit. Clinical trial cost varies with the therapeutic area as well. Such data points can help in estimating and benchmarking clinical trial costs. How do I take part in a clinical trial? You can ask your doctor or a patient organisation if they know of any clinical trials that you may be eligible to join. You can also search for
information on a number of websites and register your interest in taking part in research. Yes, all clinical trials have risks. But any medical test, drug, or procedure has risks. The risk may be greater in a clinical trial because any new treatment has more unknowns. ... Some people may decide that any chance of being helped is worth the risk, while others may not.
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