What is a clinical trial?

Also known as a research trial, is a study in which volunteers agree to participate and may receive investigatory treatments under the supervision of a Physician and a research staff. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are the sponsors of these investigations.

Possible benefits for participants in a clinical trial:

• Collaborate with their health care.
• Obtain medical care during the trial.
• Gain access to research treatments before they are available in the market.
• Promote benefits for others by their contribution to clinical research.