| || | Clinical Trials, Medical Teachers |Clinical Trials,
Medical Teachers | |Clinical trials are one of medicine's best-
kept secrets. Such research can provide those suffering from
disease, such as cancer or diabetes, with the opportunity for
early cure or alleviation of symptoms. Most trials research a
specific illness or treatment, such as a drug (as discussed
here). But they are also used to evaluate new medical tests and
procedures, screening methods or preventive measures. |
Patients, however, may be unaware of the hundreds of clinical
trials that are currently being conducted throughout the United
States. And they may not realize that they may be eligible to
participate in such trials. |Some patients may learn about
clinical trials from their physician. Other patients, however,
may need to do some research to find a clinical trial. Patients
interested in clinical trials may learn about existing trials at
http://www.centerwatch.com, http://www.clinicaltrials.gov or
http://cancertrials.nci.nih.gov. Thes