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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Take Part In Clinical Trials Georgia

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By Cynthia Wilson


Medical research is going on all the time. So are other scientific studies; the cosmetic and supplement industries are huge, like pharmaceuticals, and tests are conducted to choose which products to place on the market. People are needed for these studies, and it's possible to take part in clinical trials Georgia facilities are conducting.

A clinical trial is a controlled study. It may be conducted at a university, a hospital, a doctor's office, or a community clinic. It will be more restrictive than a simple observational study, which could evaluate lifestyle, for instance, or the benefits of exercise. An observational study will seek an overview of some situation, like the effects of daily walking on weight or heart health. A controlled trial will investigate a particular protocol and its effect on illness, health, or some other aspect of life.

Perhaps the goal is prevention of disease and the trial is of a vaccine. It might be an innovative treatment, involving a new drug or a different way to administer one already in use. Perhaps there is a new device that needs to be tested on a large segment of the population. Studies like this can advance medical knowledge, create new procedures, and bring hope to millions.

To get into a study, you need to contact the entity that is conducting it. For medical purposes, the first step would be to ask your doctor about trials that are being planned. There will be an application process, and the cooperation of your doctor is necessary. Medical records and information will be required to determine if you are eligible for a particular study.

Medical studies may ask for your entire medical background, as well as recent x-rays or pathology reports. If it's a non-medical project, such as for a cosmetic or a supplement, you could simply be asked to fill out a questionnaire. Your age, sex, lifestyle, and habits (such as using tobacco or regularly running marathons) could affect your eligibility.

Sometimes upcoming trials are advertised on television or radio. The sponsors of these studies need to recruit people who are willing to participate. You must understand that the test may be assessing risks as well as benefits. There can be a cost to take part or all expenses may be covered, including travel and housing. The goal may be to get facts for advertising or it may be purely for research. A study may or may not follow animal tests that assure basic safety of the new product.

For any test, you need to understand what is involved. If you live in Alaska and would need to travel to Georgia, for instance, you may want to look for a different trial. You need to know about risks, costs, or side effects of participating. You'll want to understand the screening process, because more than filling out an application may be required.

Clinical testing is important, and human 'guinea pigs' are needed. You may be surprised to learn how many opportunities there are to participate in such research.




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