Why Do People Take Part In Clinical Trials ?

WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE PART IN CLINICAL TRIALS? There's no denying that clinical trials are a crucial part of the medical world. People have been taking part in them for centuries, and they have helped to shape modern medicine as we know it. But, when people go on clinical trials, what are their reasons for doing so? And what are the benefits? Here are the facts: WHO TAKES PART IN CLINICAL TRIALS? 89% of people say they are happy to take part in clinical trfals 618,000 people participated in clinical trials in 2014 5 MILLION People took part in clinical trials over the last five years WHY DO PEOPLE EMBARK ON CLINICAL TRIALS? They wish to find a cure for a medical condition that they suffer from -----..... ...... It gives them access to more promising treatments They want to help advance medical knowledge Some people receive compensation for their efforts They get a recommendation from their GP or someone else they trust NOTABLE TREATMENTS DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF CLINICAL TRIALS Insulin PENICILLIN IN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 10 ml Insulin Penicillin Measles Vaccine IMPROVING TREATMENTS Sources: https://www.crn.nihr.ac.uk/blog/news/nine-out-of-ten-people-would-be-willing-to-take-part-in-clinical-research/ http://forteresearch.com/news/patients-enroll-clinical-trials-others-dont/ https://www.crn.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Campaigns/Annual%20stats/Annual%20stats%201516/Key%20statistics%20sheet%20D2.pdf http://www.scienceheroes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id%=395<emid=D361 I-RTMII Mesles shos 1900