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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Although there is currently no known cure for mesothelioma, there are a number of clinical studies underway in an attempt to find new treatments and procedures. A clinical trial is only done when there is sufficient reason to believe that the treatment being studied may benefit the patient. However, like in all clinical trials, there are benefits and risks involved. If you are considering participating in a mesothelioma cancer clinical trial it is important to discuss the particular trial with your doctor before making a decision.

Clinical Trial Phases

A mesothelioma clinical trial is conducted in three segments or phases:

Phase I – A small number of volunteers are tested with a new drug or procedure to learn how it should be administered.
Phase II – Information about the new drug or procedure is gathered to learn of its side effects, benefits, and safety.
Phase III –A larger number of volunteers participate in this phase. The new drugs or procedures are compared with current standard treatments. One group may receive standard treatment, while another group receives the new treatments.

There are several methods of testing new treatments depending on the clinical trial. Some treatment trials are randomly assigned to participants to ensure each group is comparable. In a single-blinded clinical trial, the volunteers are not aware of the group they are in until the study is completed. In a double-blinded clinical trial, neither the volunteers nor the researchers are informed of which group the volunteers have been assigned until the end of the trial.

Benefits and Risks

In a mesothelioma clinical trial there are both benefits and risks involved. The benefits may include:

Access to new drugs or research treatments before they are widely available
Obtain professional medical help by leading physicians in the field of mesothelioma research
An opportunity to help others by contributing to cancer research

The risks in a mesothelioma clinical trial may include:

Permanent or temporary side effects
Treatment may not be effective
Complex treatment
And more

Eligibility

In order to obtain accurate study results, all participants who wish to join a mesothelioma clinical trial must fit a certain criteria. Eligibility for mesothelioma clinical trials often involves age, stage of disease, date of last treatment, and other characteristics.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements and further information of mesothelioma clinical trials, please consult with your doctor or a mesothelioma professional.

Mesothelioma Lawyer

Most mesothelioma cases are the result of long time exposure to asbestos. If you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you may be eligible to obtain compensation. Contact the mesothelioma attorneys at Crain-Lewis, LLP to learn how we can help you in your case.

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