There can be a lot of questions when someone is trying to figure out whether or not to participate in a Clinical Research Trial.

 

At Arizona Research Center, we want to be sure that we are able to provide you with all of the facts up front, and answer any questions that you have along the way.

 

What is a Clinical Trial?

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A clinical trial is designed to test how a medication, medical treatment or device works on a group of volunteers.  Research studies are essential to making new medications available to the public, and determine a drug’s ability to treat a condition, its safety and possible side effects.

 

How do I know a Clinical Trial is Safe?

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Pharmaceutical companies must first gain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before starting a clinical trial.  Following the FDA’s approval, an Institutional Review Board (IRB) also evaluates the study to determine if it is safe and ethical for human participation.  Throughout the study, the IRB monitors the information collected, and the FDA has the opportunity to do the same at any time.  Finally, the physicians and study coordinators conducting the trial collect detailed medical information at each study visit to help them closely monitor your progress.