by: Evelyn Ekundare
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual struggle familiar to most of us – finding the perfect gift. But this year, why not consider taking a new approach to giving? By participating in a clinical trial, you are helping to give the gift of wellbeing. Read on to learn about the importance of clinical trials, and how you can make a difference in the life of others.
Clinical trials are a function of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical progression. Clinical trials examine new ways of preventing, detecting and treating illness, making them a vital step in the development of new lifesaving treatments. Science has proven time and again that clinical trials are the best way to learn what new treatment plans are most effective in medicine and healthcare.
Behind every medication and intervention that individuals have ever taken, there are thousands of patients who volunteered to take part in clinical trials, which in the last half-century have led to many breakthroughs in disease prevention and medication. Without the willingness of these individuals, many would have gone without life-changing medical intervention.
It is important to keep in mind that clinical research is not always focused on finding the next “blockbuster” drug. Clinical studies can also provide valuable information on the benefits and safety of existing treatments, providing reliable information for doctors and patients to choose between alternative treatment plans.
By signing up to be a participant in a clinical trial program you are not only helping yourself gain access to the newest medical options available, but you are also helping to move science forward by setting a foundation for the next generation of healthcare.
Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help researchers find better treatments for others in the future. We encourage you to set aside an opportunity to browse studies currently enrolling in your area. If you do not see a study that fits your needs, submit your information to be contacted for future opportunities!
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