Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials allow scientists and doctors to test new ways to treat illnesses. They are also an option for people to try something new at less cost. If you have cancer, you might want to consider participating in a clinical trial. The following links may help you decide if you want to be in a clinical trial.

To learn more:

Learn About Clinical Studies
(National Library of Medicine)
Explains clinical trials in a question and answer format. Presents lots of information that patients and their families will want to know if they are thinking about enrolling in a clinical trial. A list of questions to ask your doctor or the people doing the study is very helpful.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/about-studies/learn
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
This Web site will help you begin to learn more about cancer clinical trials, and the Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, and will help you decide if a trial is right for you, a friend or a loved one. There is information for patients and caregivers, the medical community, and patient advocates. Select Learn About Clinical Trials below the text on the home page. The next page offers choices like the ABCs of Clinical Trials, Questions to Ask Your Doctor, Common Misconceptions, and more along the left side. Select Trial List for a complete listing of trials from the National Cancer Institute's cancer.gov site.
http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/
Clinical trials
(National Cancer Institute)
On the National Cancer Institute's site, you can learn what clinical trials are and how they are used to help patients and to find better treatments for cancer. If you want to consider being in a clinical trial, this is a good site to visit with your doctor or health care professional to find out if trials are available. Select Finding Clinical Trials for links to information about particular trials.
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials
Breast Cancer: Novartis Clinical Trials
(Novartis Pharmaceuticals USA)
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company conducting clinical trials for new cancer treatments. They are seeking people to participate in clinical trials to test the safety and effectiveness of their products. Here you can learn about these trials and decide if you are interested in participating. If so, share the information with your doctor to determine if this is right for you.
https://www.novartis.com/our-work/research-development/clinical-trials
PDQ (Physician Data Query)
(National Cancer Institute)
One way to learn about clinical trials is through PDQ, a computerized system developed by the National Cancer Institute. PDQ contains information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care, plus a current list of trials all over the nation. You may also call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER for answers to your questions about cancer, tips to prevent cancer, help with quitting smoking, and informational materials.
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdq

Last Modified: Tuesday February 17, 2015 2:12 PM