Patients remain on study for 40 weeks. Patients have 27 visits if they stay on study until completion at Week 40. Phase Phase II A phase two trial follows phase one. It consists of a larger, randomized sample of patients. The purpose of a phase two trial is to see if the drug is effective at doing what the manufacturer claims it should do.
Researchers also watch closely for unexpected adverse reactions.
20 patients in each treatment group. This information is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.