Patients take part in clinical trials for many reasons.
While the treatment that you receive may offer you the best outcome, it is important to evaluate all of your options before you decide that a clinical trial is right for you. It is important to understand the specific treatment being offered in the trial and all of its potential risks and side effects, as well as how if differs from the standard treatments being offered. You will also want to know the eligibility criteria for the trial, so that you fully understand why you might be accepted or excluded. Know, however, that being accepted or excluded is determined by your general health match to the particular criteria of the trial protocol. You ll want to find out how long the treatment can take what time commitment is required, where the trial will take place and whether travel will be required.