New Book Demystifies The World Of Clinical Trials

May 29, 2008

Researchers, patients, and even clinical trials managers are often

bewildered by the Byzantine rules and regulations governing clinical

trials. Keeping it all straight and up-to-date has, until now, been

challenging. This newly released book, edited by Dr Madhu Davies and

Dr. Faiz Kermani, demystifies the topic in an exceptionally reader-

friendly, yet authoritative format. " A Quick Guide to Clinical

Trials " will allow readers to get a grip on the topic in just enough

detail to understand clearly what people are talking about.

" Clinical trials are at the heart of the successful development of

new medicines for patients. Like any other specialized area, there is

a vocabulary and jargon all its own, " explains Dr Davies. " As well as

providing an aerial view of the clinical trials process, the book

reviews the history of clinical trials, the evolving ethical and

regulatory considerations and the commercial angle. The succeeding

chapters offer a great nuts and bolts description of the overall

process, including how patients are involved, their decision

processes, and how they can be affected " .

" Unlike other clinical trial books, this one also acknowledges the

role of the patient - because without their participation no clinical

trial would proceed, " adds Dr Kermani. " There is currently a great

need for better public support for clinical trials, but this can only

happen if both patients and clinical trial researchers fully engage

with each other. Many clinical researchers are highly experienced in

the operational and regulatory aspects of trials, but how many of

them have actually become involved as a patient? The answer is

probably very few! To fill this gap this book provides first-hand

insights " .

A Quick Guide to Clinical Trials is available from BioPlan

Associates, Inc., Rockville, MD 20850.

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