What is a clinical trial?
Hmm… What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is an important form of research where new treatments, drugs or medical devices are tested to ensure they work and are safe to use. Clinical trials help develop new options for patients and improve the future of healthcare.
Download our simple guide
At PiCC United, we want to make it easy to understand what a clinical trial is, how it works, and what you as a patient can expect if you are considering participating.
That’s why we’ve created a short and easy-to-understand guide that explains:
- What a clinical trial is.
- The different phases of a trial.
- Who can participate.
- How to find a trial.
- Your rights and what you need to be aware of.
More tools for you
Remember that you’ll find many other useful tools about clinical trials in our Toolbox at piccunited.org/tool-box/ – such as a list of important questions to ask if you are considering participating in a trial.
Click here to download the guide
We hope it will help you or someone you know make confident and informed decisions.
If you have any questions or need help or have some, or spot a change in our guide you are always welcome to contact us: hello@piccunited.org