Clinical trials

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How can I find out about clinical trials?

The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through its National Library of

Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide current information about

clinical research studies for patients, family members, and members of the

public. You can contact this service on the Internet at www.ClinicalTrials.gov

or you can obtain information over the telephone by calling 1-888-346-3656 or

(301) 594-5983. There may or may not be a clinical trial available in your area

that relates to your particular disease or stage of disease.

How is my safety protected? Every clinical trial in the United States must be

approved and monitored by an institutional review board (IRB) to make sure the

risks are as low as possible and are worth any potential benefits.

The ethical and legal codes that apply to medical practice also apply to

clinical trials. Most clinical research is regulated by the U.S. government,

with specific rules to protect the participants. Clinical trials follow a

carefully controlled study plan (protocol) that explains what everyone will do

in the study. During the clinical trial, researchers report the results of the

trial at scientific meetings, to medical journals, and to government agencies.

Your name will remain secret and will not be mentioned in these reports.

What To Think About: Participation in a clinical trial is voluntary. No one can

force you to participate. You should be fully informed about the possible risks

and benefits of the trial before you consent to participate. If you choose not

to participate, you will be offered the standard therapy for your disease.

Participation in a clinical trial may not benefit you directly but, in the

future, may help other people who have the same disease.

Complete the special treatment information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?)

to help you understand this treatment.

http://www.caring4cancer.com/go/colorectal/treatments/clinical-trials.htm

Search of trial for CML http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=CML

Blessings,

Lottie