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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Clinical Trials- Definition and Types

Clinical Trial/research studies gives a clinician many answers to questions from the point of prevention, detection, diagnosis, control and treatment of illness or a condition such as cancer. It is used not only in relation to a new drug but also to study equipments, devices, treatments, interventions etc.The following is the list of  the different kinds of trials:
Treatment trials - Finding newer and more effective treatment approaches and options.

Prevention trials - Finding new ways to prevent a specific disease from developing in people who have not previously had the disease or to prevent the recurrence of the disease in those already having the disease.
Diagnostic trials - Developing new trials or procedures to identify a particular disease or health condition earlier or more accurately.
Screening trials - Detecting diseases or health conditions before they start to appear as symptoms.
Supportive care / Quality of life trials - Exploring new interventions that can improve the quality of life and comfort level of individuals suffering from chronic disease conditions.

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