What are
Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are research studies that test new ways to prevent, detect, or treat cancer. They are essential for advancing medical knowledge and may offer patients access to promising new therapies.
The Phases of a Clinical Trial
Phase 1
Tests a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time. Evaluates safety and dosage.
Phase 2
Studies the treatment in a larger group to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3
Compares the new treatment against standard treatments with a large group. This is often the final step before approval.
Phase 4
Post-marketing studies to gather more information about the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.
Why Participate?
- Access to cutting-edge treatments not yet available to the public.
- Close monitoring by a dedicated research team.
- Contributing to research that can help future patients.
Things to Consider
- The new treatment may not be more effective than existing ones.
- Side effects may be unknown or more severe.
- May require more frequent hospital visits.
Finding Trials in India
The Clinical Trials Registry - India (CTRI) is a national database of all registered clinical trials. You can search for trials based on disease, location, and more.
Visit CTRI Portal