Whether or not you participate in a clinical trial will in no way affect the quality of care you receive here. If you do decide to participate in a clinical trial, a clinical trials nurse or assistant will be assigned to help with your care while you are on the study. Research is also conducted to find the best ways of helping patients and families deal with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This research may be organized by various health care professionals including nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychologists, and physicians. A Contribution to Scientific Research 1.
Clinical trials are scientific studies that require the participation of volunteer patients.
These studies have an important role in the research and evaluation of new medications and treatments. Clinical trials are one of the most important ways of finding out new information leading to better treatment and management of cancer. Many years of research go into the development of a new medication. Much of this research is designed to ensure that the new drug is not only effective, but safe. Only then are studies done with patients.