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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.

 

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