HOME - PATIENTS - PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH Patient involvement in research Clinical trials are a complex part of our industry so here we aim to present information on clinical trials in an informative and transparent manner. Here you will find information that will help deepen your understanding of what they are, why they are important and how to find one. What is a Clinical Trial A clinical trial is a carefully planned study with human volunteers to find out if a treatment is safe and effective. This kind of scientific study is key to all medical advances, because it helps answer these questions: Does the Treatment work? Does it work better than other treatments for the same condition? Is it safe for different groups of patients? Each clinical trial focuses on finding a better way to understand, prevent, diagnose, or treat a disease. All clinical trials are carefully scrutinized by independent experts to make sure the health of the participants is safeguarded. In addition, different phases of trials must be carried out to track safety and efficacy before a new treatment is approved and made widely available. What are the different kinds of clinical trials? There are two different kinds of clinical trials, interventional and observational, and both types are important for increasing our understanding of diseases and their treatment. Interventional trials They assign a specific therapy to each participant, so they are an important part of figuring out what health effects are specifically caused by the treatment. Observational trials They track health in more natural settings by studying what people already do. These trials give scientists a more realistic idea of how a certain factor influences health (normally a drug or other medical intervention), but they cannot help determine causal relationships. Phases of clinical trials Phase 1 Researchers are primarily concerned with safety, so they test a new treatment in a small group of people… Phase 2 A larger group of patients receive the treatment to test both safety and efficacy Phase 3 Even more patients receive the treatment to confirm its efficacy and safety and to compare it with other possible How to find a clinical trial Companies that develop new treatments commit to sharing the results of their studies so doctors and patients around the world can benefit from the information. When sharing these details, they must protect participants’ privacy while following the regulatory guidelines of their country or jurisdiction. The ClinicalTrials.gov website was developed as a place to post details about clinical studies taking place all around the world. Trials that investigate Ipsen therapies are listed in the ClinicalTrials.gov database, showing that Ipsen is committed to transparency and the sharing of information necessary for advancing medicine. Patients who want to volunteer for a clinical trial can search ClinicalTrials.gov to find suitable studies in their geographic area. After finding a study on the website that looks like a good fit, the patient can contact the study investigators directly for more information on how to take part. Use the step-by-step tutorial to help you browse clinicaltrials.gov Patient clinical trials journey The clinical trial During a clinic visit, Jane asks about clinical trials happening locally. The doctor tells her about a clinical trial that might be a good fit for her. The details The doctor explains the study and the specific tests, including how much time and how many visits are required. The informed consent form A doctor of another member of the research team gives Jane the informed consent form. * The decision After taking home the informed consent form and reading it through, Jane decides whether or not to go ahead as a participant in the clinical trial. The signed informed consent form Jane signs the form and returns it to the researchers. The researchers also sign it and give her a copy to keep. The screening After getting the signed form, researchers go through a checklist to make sure Jane is eligible to participate. The researchers then confirm that Jane can join the trial. The baseline testing In the clinic, researchers carry out the first set of tests according to the study plan. Jane, for example, might be asked to fill out a questionnaire, give a blood sample or do a set of tasks. Randomization The data manager of the clinical trial assigns Jane to one of the groups in the trial. In a « blinded » study, Jane will not know whether she has been assigned to the experimental treatment group or to the placebo (non treatment) group. The treatment Jane receives the treatment (or placebo depending on her group) according to the study design. What if Jane wants to withdraw the study? At any time in the process, she is free to withdraw by speaking with the researchers. The clinic visits Jane returns to the clinic at specific times for testing, carrying out the study plan that was outlined at the beginning. The final tests Jane returns to the clinic for the final set of tests that the researchers need to carry out. The results Jane might receive a summary of the study from the sponsor, but she can also look for the overall results on the clinicaltrials.gov website 12 month after the study is completed. *What is the informed consent form (ICF)? The ICF is a document that outlines key information about a study – especially the possible risks and benefits – to help a person decide whether or not to take part. Jane needs to read the ICF carefully, since it includes all the « fine print » about the clinical trial and exactly how the researchers’ plan will be carried out. Download our lay summary of ENGAGE & Clarinet clinical trials results (NET Study) ENGAGE clinical trials results Clarinet clinical trials results Our company Our Science Our responsibility Patients Partnering Investors News Center Careers Terms & conditions Data privacy Cookie policy Global Privacy Policy © Ipsen Pharma, 65 Quai Georges Gorse, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France. All rights reserved - 2021 Your privacy is important to us By clicking “Accept All” , you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, measure site performance and show you personalized advertising. 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