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CUI Texto Examen Multimedia Nivel 6 Curso Basico
CUI Texto Examen Multimedia Nivel 6 Curso Basico
2008)
A clinical trial is a strictly monitored process by which new treatments are tested
on human subjects in a hospital or clinical setting. The safety of study participants
is our top priority!
Phase Two trials involve a larger group of patients, in which researchers build on
what they have learned in Phase One. Because more subjects are involved,
investigators may discover less common side effects, and will continue to evaluate
the safety of the treatment.
Phase Three trials may involve over a thousand patients, often at several medical
institutions. During this phase, the study treatment is compared to and /or
combined with standard modalities (treatment methods) . Some participants, the
“treatment group” are given the experimental treatment and others in a “control
group” are given the current standard treatment, so researchers can compare
outcomes in the two groups.
Phase Four trials occur after the treatment has been put in the market to monitor
effects of long-term usage, and how it affects certain population groups. If
dangerous side effects are found, the drug or treatment is taken off the market.
Before enrolling in a clinical trial, you will undergo the informed consent process. At
this time, the investigator will explain the purpose of the trial, its expected
benefits, any possible risks or side effects, and what your role will be. This is the
time to ask questions! If you want to join the trial you must sign the informed
consent documents. You can leave a clinical trial at any time without penalty, even
after signing the consent forms.
new treatments
a strictly monitored process
research doctors
2. The relative pronoun “which” in the second paragraph (line 4 ) refers
to:
The study treatment at Phase Three may be combined with standard modalities.
All patients involved in clinical trials at Phase Three are seen at M. D. Anderson.
Phase Four takes place once that the new treatment has been put on the market.
7. The time to ask questions is....