What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a type of research study involving human volunteers. Trials are designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a drug, device or other intervention. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to develop ways to improve symptoms and provide a better quality of life. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all new treatments to be tested in clinical trials before they may be considered for approval.
Before participating in a clinical trial, it is important to understand as much as possible about the study. Members of your health care or research team can answer questions about the study so you can decide if it is right for you. For additional information on the basics of clinical trials, go to the course in TSC Academy.
Find a TSC clinical trial
You can find a TSC clinical trial using our Find a Clinical Trial link below. In addition, the TSC Alliance will launch a new TSC Match Volunteer Registry at the end of this year to empower the TSC community to stay informed of research studies that may be right for you.