What are some of the risks and benefits of being in a clinical trial?
Some potential risks if you participate are:
- The treatment in the trial may not help you.
- You may have side effects from the trial treatment.
- You may have frequent testing or blood draws.
- You may need to set aside time for participation.
Some potential benefits if you participate are:
- You will help researchers learn more about how a treatment affects your community.
- You may have early access to advanced treatments for your condition.
- You may have access to treatment when no approved treatment exists.
- Your health will be watched by the trial doctors and nurses.
