Types of Clinical Trials
Treatment Trials are designed to test a new medical or surgical treatment. Treatment trials are many times divided into different phases.
Screening Trials are designed to test a new screening tool or test.
Diagnostic Trials are designed to find better tests or procedures to diagnose a disease.
Prevention Trials are designed to help evaluate strategies in people without a disease to help prevent the disease from developing or returning. The strategies may involve medications, vaccines, vitamins or lifestyle changes.
Quality of life Trials are designed to help improve the comfort of people diagnosed with chronic illnesses.