Participating in Clinical Trials

Frequently Asked Questions

9. What are the risks of taking part in a clinical trial?

Here are some possible risks of taking part in a clinical trial.

• You may experience serious side effects.
• You may get the standard treatment or placebo instead of the experimental treatment.
• The experimental treatment may not be better or even as good as the standard treatment for your condition.
• Even if a new procedure works for other people, it may not work for you.