Participating in Clinical Trials

Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why should older adults participate in clinical trials? - cont'd

Researchers also need to know how potential new drugs, therapies, medical devices or tests may work in older people. As people age, their bodies absorb drugs differently. They may need to take different dosages of drugs than younger people, and they may have different side effects.

For more on older adults and medicines go to Taking Medicines at http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/toc.html