Clinical Research Atlanta

What is a Clinical Trial?

Clinical Trial. Clinical Study. Research Study.  They all mean the same thing - a scientific study that is done to test the effects of a medication, medical treatment, or device on a group of volunteers. Clinical Studies are an important step in making new medications available. They measure the new drug's ability to treat a condition, its safety and its possible side effects. Many studies are to obtain approval to use an older drug for a new use or for a new patient population. During a clinical trial the volunteer is carefully monitored and cared for by a research team including a physician (called a principal investigator) and a research coordinator.

Should I Volunteer?

Everyday, research uncovers new information about medical conditions and possible therapies. You and many other people may benefit from your willingness to become involved. The benefits of participating in a trial are numerous, but a few are:

• Your involvement in clinical studies could help in the development of new medications.
• You may receive investigational therapies before they are available to the general public.
• You are taking an active role in your health care.
• You will receive free study medications and comprehensive monitoring at no cost to you by participating in a clinical trial.