Learn about current Open Studies Clinical Trials and Medical
Progress How do advances in treatment for serious diseases come
about? Clinical trials - tightly controlled studies of the
effectiveness of new treatments - are the engine that drives
medical progress. New therapies cannot be approved by the Food
and Drug Administration for use in the general public until they
undergo rigorous and careful testing in clinical trials.
Ultimately, it is through clinical trials that a cure for
genetic and neurodevelopmental disorders disorders will be
found. Patients who participate in clinical trials play an
important role in finding a cure. Patients need to obtain as
much information as possible about clinical trials. Patients are
told about all known side effects, risks, advantages and
research data during "informed consent". Patients should also be
informed about all other treatment options, as well as the
outcomes of no treatment at all. Advantages to Participating in
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