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Participating in Clinical Trials

What is a Clinical Trial? - Risks and Benefits

Here are some possible risks in joining a clinical trial.

  • You may experience serious side effects.
  • You may not get the experimental treatment, but a standard treatment or a placebo instead.
  • 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.