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Clinical trials can employ various methodologies to address specific research questions effectively. Each methodology has its strengths and is chosen based on the objectives of the study, the condition under investigation, the type of intervention, and the patient population. Here are some of the common clinical trial methodologies: 1. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) Description: Participants …

To help you better understand clinical trials, this post simplifies and highlights the features, timelines, and an idea of the relative costs associated with each phase of clinical trials. These are general descriptions and the specifics can vary depending on the type of trial and treatment being tested. For more on the types of clinical …

Analogies are often a helpful way to explain complicated concepts, such as clinical trials.  Here is an analogy relating clinical trials to auto repair that might be helpful. It’s available in English and Spanish. _____ Imagine you’re an expert in designing and repairing cars. You’ve come up with a new type of engine that you …

There are many different types of clinical trials and ways of categorizing them.  One differential is between studies run by pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies and those run by academics and researchers. Industry-led trials are typically focused on developing and testing products for commercialization and are funded by companies, while investigator-led trials are more …