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Treatment

Clinical Trials

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A clinical trial is a research program that tests a new medicine to see if it is safe and works well before it is approved for widespread use.

To find a clinical trial:

AIDSinfo Clinical Trials
(http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/ClinicalTrials/Default.aspx?MenuItem=ClinicalTrials)
This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project provides information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment. You can browse for trials by category or create your own search. Includes an overview of clinical trials and trials listed in the last 30 days.

If you are not sure if joining a clinical trial is a good idea for you, the information in this program may help you decide.

What is a clinical trial? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-01)
How do clinical trials work? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-02)
How do I begin a clinical trial? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-03)
What is informed consent? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-04)
Does it cost anything to participate in a clinical trial? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-05)
How long do clinical trials last? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-06)
What are the different types of clinical trials? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-07)
How long does it take for a medication to be approved by the FDA? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-08)
Who pays for clinical trials? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-09)
Who can join a clinical trial? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-10)
What are the benefits and risks of being in a clinical trial? (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-05-11)
Resources (http://www.hiv.va.gov/treat-resources)

VA National Clinical Public Health Programs — HIV/AIDS

www.hiv.va.gov

Treatment

Clinical Trials