Clinical trials are critical in medical discovery. They are the “gold standard” for determining safety and effectiveness of potential treatments. To be successful, clinical trials need a diverse mix of volunteers, including older adults. But how do you know if a clinical trial is right for you?
A new 6-page publication, Clinical Trials and Older People: Tips from the National Institute on Aging, answers this question and more. It explains what a clinical trial is, presents benefits and risks of participating in clinical trials, and describes safeguards to protect participants. The tip sheet also suggests questions to ask the research team about a clinical trial, information on how to join a study, and a glossary of common terms.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/clinicaltrials_tipsheet.htm
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