Running a clinical trial is a huge undertaking with many different factors and people involved that may affect the outcome of the trial. It can be daunting, especially when waiting for the results of each phase.
There is no way to predict how successful a clinical trial may be, however all the uncertainty is worth it when you consider all the benefits to the healthcare industry, and medical patients around the world.
Luckily, third-party CRO companies like
Novotech CRO reduces the work by a significant margin. You get an established team of professionals that have ample experience conducting clinical trials as opposed to your group of in-house newbie team.
In the words of Mary McCabe, Director of the Survivorship Center at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: “Clinical trials have always been extremely important to the development of new agents and interventions for many years. Now, the opportunities are growing because we are in an era where we can take advantage of advances in molecular biology to develop new agents.”
The Benefits Of a Clinical Trial
More Effective Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions
New medications and treatments would never be available to the public without first being thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness in a clinical trial which tests new treatment options for specific diseases and conditions. The results of a clinical trial can lead to new effective treatment options that may improve or prolong the life of people who are suffering from diseases like cancer, Multiple sclerosis (MS) and diabetes.
Advancing Medical Knowledge
A clinical trial will result in a better understanding of certain diseases including more effective ways of detecting, diagnosing and treating it, thus giving patients the best possible fighting chance and contributing to research which may save lives in the future.
Clinical trials shed some light on rare or difficult-to-treat diseases by providing in-depth research and evidence-based results which make it easier to create the right treatment and medication.
Access to Some of the Best Doctors and Scientists
Some of the best doctors and scientists from around the world take part in clinical trials, giving it the best possible chance to be successful. They’re also able to offer the clinical trial participants invaluable health care and advice.
Participants Make a Difference
Participants feel like they’re taking an active role in their own health and feel valued, knowing that they’re helping to improve health care for future patients.
Personal Gain
Participants get to experience promising new treatment before it’s made available to the public and get top medical care and advice from some of the best doctors in the world. They are also given information about support groups and resources they can access.
Safety
Each participant is observed closely and kept well-informed throughout each phase of the trial.
Participants are volunteers which means they can pull out of a clinical trial at any time if it becomes too much for them.
Advances in Technology, Genetics and Medication
Ongoing advances in technology, genetics and medication have caused an increase in targeted medical treatments which are able to treat patients more effectively and with fewer side effects.
