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How many patients are using the device? In the US? Elsewhere? In clinical trials?

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Although the device represents a new class of treatment, it is not an alternative medicine treatment. Hypertension is a mainstream disorder and RESPeRATE has received clearance from the FDA as an adjunctive treatment for hypertension (together with other pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological interventions.) The device is also validated by numerous published peer reviewed studies and a renowned Scientific Advisory Board.
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What types of cancers did patients have in registrational clinical trials?

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All patients had hematologic malignancies including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or multiple myeloma.
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Are there other Tarceva clinical trials available for patients with advanced NSCLC?

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You can find information on additional clinical trials of Tarceva (erlotinib) by visiting ClinicalTrials.gov
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What about clinical trials?

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Clinical trials are, ideally, a part of a system in which a series of scientifically-controlled experiments shepherd a plausible agent, combination of agents or procedure through a process whereby the efficacy of the agent or procedure is established or not. In the U.S. this process is overseen by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA").
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Clinical trials are research studies that test new drugs and treatments for both safety and effectiveness in human beings. Clinical trials are carefully controlled and conducted by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The results of clinical trials help determine if a particular treatment should be approved and made available for broader use to improve the overall standard of care.
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We recommend using ObesityDirectory.com to choose a doctor, then ask your doctor about any clinical trials that you may be eligible for. They would be happy to help you. What are some of the reasons why a doctor might not treat me? Most treatment facilities will delay surgery, exclude from further consideration for surgery, or even cancel a scheduled operation for any patient who does not meet their minimum standards or who fails to follow through with instructions.
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Clinical trials are studies of new kinds of cancer treatments. Doctors conduct clinical trials to learn how well new treatments work and what their side effects are. If they look promising, they are then compared to the current treatment to see if they work better or have fewer side effects. People who participate in these studies may benefit from access to new treatments before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves them.
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How can sponsors of clinical trials find eligible patients by using eHealthTrust information?

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Sponsors of clinical trials can determine the number of patients who may be eligible. In conjunction with such a research query (see question above), a message can be sent to patients identified as matching specific criteria. Such a message can include information about how to contact the researcher for further information and to participate in the clinical trial. However, the identity of the recipients of such messages is not provided to researchers.
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What are clinical trials, and how do they affect mesothelioma patients?

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A clinical trial is a research study using volunteers. A clinical trial tests the effectiveness and safety of a new procedure or drug, including proper dosage and side effects. Taking part in a clinical trial may prolong or improve a mesothelioma patient’s life. On the other hand, clinical trials deal with experimental drugs or procedures that may have negative results or be ineffective.
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HAVE THERE BEEN RECENT CLINICAL TRIALS USING BENFOTIAMINE?

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Yes, in the past couple of years interest in this compound has grown significantly. You may link to some of the recent clinical trial abstracts here: Clinical Trials.
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How does PTC Therapeutics identify patients with nonsense mutations for the clinical trials?

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To confirm the diagnosis of a nonsense mutation for the clinical trials in cystic fibrosis, PTC Therapeutics employed the gene sequencing test offered by Ambry Genetics (www.ambrygen.com). For the clinical trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, we used the test offered by the University of Utah (http://www.genome.utah.edu/DMD/clinical_test.shtml).
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How do M. D. Anderson patients pay for clinical trials?

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The clinical trial sponsor (whether it is the government or a company) may pay for the experimental treatment, special testing, extra doctor visits, travel time and travel expenses. Some health insurance companies also will cover routine costs in clinical trials. Some health insurance companies will cover the costs of procedures that patients would have even if they were not in a clinical trial (routine costs).
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Who can participate in clinical trials?

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All clinical trials have guidelines about who can participate. Using inclusion/exclusion criteria is an important principle of medical research that helps to produce reliable results. The factors that allow someone to participate in a clinical trial are called "inclusion criteria" and those that disallow someone from participating are called "exclusion criteria".
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Who monitors clinical trials?

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Every clinical trial in the U.S. must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to make sure the risks are as low as possible. An IRB is an independent committee of physicians, statisticians, community advocates, and others that ensures that a clinical trial is ethical and the rights of study participants are protected.
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How long will my participation in clinical trials last?

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Every clinical trial is designed to address specific research questions. Duration of participation in clinical trials varies greatly depending on the type of study being conducted. Specific procedures are performed at specified time-points during the course of a clinical trial. Once you are formally enrolled and committed to a particular study, you should expect to participate anywhere from several weeks to several years.
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Will I get paid for my participation in clinical trials?

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Each study conducted by the Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium institutions will vary greatly and compensation and/or reimbursement will be dependent upon the study's sponsor(s). Generally, however, participant compensation for participation in clinical trials is minimal and typically only covers costs such as mileage.
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Is there a fee for me to participate in clinical trials?

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No. Participants receive study-related monitoring by a physician, study medications, and laboratory services for free for the duration of the study.
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Where can I find more information about clinical trials?

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It is important to understand the clinical trial process, as well as the features of the particular trial you are considering, before you agree to become a participant. For further information, the website clinicaltrials.gov includes a list of questions to ask about trial participation, and links to additional resources. Also, remember that you should discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider, as well as with your loved ones.
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Are the results of some clinical trials more reliable than others?

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The reliability or "strength of evidence" of a clinical study depends on two major variables 1) who performed the study; 2) the design of the study. In respect to who performed the study, investigator bias can play a role in how the outcomes are reported. It is very difficult to determine if and when there are real conflicts of interest.
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How are Clinical Trials conducted?

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a cancer patient, you may take part in a clinical trial. This information is provided for you, your family and friends, to explain what clinical trials are and to help you make a decision about entering a trial. The time when cancer is diagnosed or when treatment decisions are being made is very difficult. It is often hard to understand or remember complex medical explanations. This information is meant to supplement what your doctors tell you.
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Why Are Clinical Trials Important?

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Advances in medicine and science are the results of new ideas and approaches developed through research. New cancer treatments must prove to be safe and effective in scientific studies with a certain number of patients before they can be made widely available. Through clinical trials, researchers learn which approaches are more effective than others. This is the best way to test a new treatment. A number of standard treatments were first shown to be effective in clinical trials.
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Are There Risks or Side Effects in Clinical Trials?

UVa Cancer Center Clinical Trials
Yes. The treatments used in clinical trials can cause side effects and other health risks depending on the type of treatment and the patient's condition. Side effects vary from patient to patient. Because clinical trials are research into new areas of treatment, the risks involved are not always known ahead of time, though efforts have been made to find out what they might be. For this reason, trials can carry unknown dangers and side effects as well as hoped-for benefits.
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What Kinds of Clinical Trials Are There?

UVa Cancer Center Clinical Trials
There are many kinds of clinical trials. They range from studies of ways to prevent, detect and diagnose, control and treat cancer, to studies of the psychological impact of the disease and ways to improve the patient's comfort and quality of life (including pain control). Most cancer clinical trials deal with new treatments.
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Clinical Trials help you to gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. There are risks associated with clinical trials, however you may also be one of the first to be a part of the cure! Please read the information offered on the web site: clinicaltrials.gov to find clinical trials that you may be eligible for, and to help you decide if you want to be a part of a clinical trial study.
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