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If you have painful neuropathy for any reason, please contact us to participate in advanced clinical research.

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Clinical Trial Process

Clinical trials are conducted in a series of steps, called phases – each phase is designed to answer a separate research question.

Phase I: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.

Phase II: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.

Phase III: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.

Phase IV: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug’s effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Why Participate in Trials?

Gain early access to new treatments that are not yet available to the public and play a vital role in advancing medical research and potentially helping others with similar conditions.

We recruit patients for clinical research and trials at no cost to the patient. Our staff is well trained in “Good Clinical Practice“ aka GCP providing ethical and highest scientific quality in conducting, recording and reporting trial results. We have worked with major sponsors like GSK, Pfizer, Novatris, Johnson and Johnson, Merck and many others.

We have worked with the following Clinical Research Associates: PPD, PPDI, PRA International, I3 Research, Ingenix Pharma, Pharma Net, Premier Research, Paraexel Inc, UBC Inc, Research Point and Medpace.

A clinical trial is a research study conducted with human participants to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and potential side effects of new medical treatments, therapies, or interventions.

There are no costs to participants in our clinical trials. All related expenses, including labs, medication, and transportation, are covered by the study.

A protocol describes the rules to follow during the research. For example, a protocol states why it is important to study the research question and how the research team will answer the research question. A protocol also states how the research team will protect the health and well being of the research volunteers. A protocol includes information on the study procedures, medications to be used, possible risks and benefits, possible adverse events, and data analysis methods.

  • You have the right to not take part in a research study.
  • You have the right to drop out at anytime.
  • You have the right to be given new information about the study.
  • You have the right to ask questions at any time and have them answered as soon as possible.

You also have the responsibility to stay informed during your participation in a study. You should ask questions about anything you do not understand or simply want to know.

At the end of a study, the researchers analyze the data that were collected from all participants throughout the study. Findings and data collected about you will be compared to other participants. In clinical trials, doctors and specialists in biostatistics would conduct the analysis and report the findings to scientific meetings and medical journals. Data will also be shared with experts and various government agencies responsible for the approval of new drugs, biologics and devices. Not all experimental treatments receive final FDA approval in the end.

What happens when the study is over also varies from study to study. Sometimes patients can remain on the study drug if they are responding to the new treatment; however, this is the exception rather than the rule. Generally, participation ends when the study ends because it might not be safe or effective to continue treatment based on what is known at the time. Clinical trial participants can withdraw from the study at any time without jeopardizing the rest of their standard medical care.

Participation in a clinical trial is entirely voluntary. You can withdraw from the trial at any time without any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

All clinical trials carry some risk, which may include side effects from the treatment or the possibility that the treatment may not be effective. The study team will provide detailed information about any potential risks and benefits.

For more information or to discuss any concerns, please contact Neuro Pain Medical Center. We are here to support you every step of the way in your participation in clinical research.

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