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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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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 are the types of clinical trials?

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Treatment trials test new treatments, combinations of drugs, and approaches to surgery and various therapies. Prevention trials look for new ways of preventing diseases in healthy people as well as preventing a disease from returning. Quality of life trials determine ways of improving comfort and quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses.
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AAMC: Clinical Trials
Supportive care or quality of life trials study ways to improve comfort and quality of life for patients.
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Brian Nelson
Therapeutic trials test new drugs, surgery techniques, radiation therapy procedures or other treatment methods on people with specific types and stages of cancer. Prevention trials study how healthy people may prevent cancer. People at high risk of getting cancer may benefit from participation in a prevention trial.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Eye Cancer
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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MCCResearchStudy - Clinical Trial FAQ's
Treatment trials test new treatments, new combinations of drugs, or new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy. Prevention trials look for better ways to prevent disease in people who have never had the disease or to prevent a disease from returning. These approaches may include medicines, vitamins, vaccines, minerals, or lifestyle changes. Quality of Life trials (or Supportive Care trials) explore ways to improve comfort and the quality of life for individuals with a chronic illness.
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Treatment trials test experimental treatments, new combinations of drugs, or new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy. Prevention trials look for better ways to prevent disease in people who have never had the disease or to prevent a disease from returning. These approaches may include medicines, vitamins, vaccines, minerals, or lifestyle changes. Diagnostic trials are conducted to find better tests or procedures for diagnosing a particular disease or condition.
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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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What types of cancer treatments are studied in clinical trials?

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Scientists study ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat cancer. They may also measure the psychological impact of cancer and determine ways to improve a patient’s comfort and quality of life. Many clinical trials study new treatments; they may be studied alone or along with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or newer types of therapies.
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Prevention trials study ways to reduce the risk, or chance, of developing cancer. Most prevention trials are conducted with healthy people who have not had cancer. Some trials are conducted with people who have had cancer and want to prevent the return of cancer (recurrence), or reduce the chance of developing a new type of cancer. Screening trials study ways to detect cancer.
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St. Luke's Health System
Phase I trials are early studies intended to find out the amount of the drug that works best and how much can be given safely. A small dose is given and then gradually increased while doctors watch closely for unnecessary side effects. Phase II trials also test the safety of the treatment and seek to determine if the treatment is effective. If the treatment works, doctors will plan a Phase III study. If the treatment does not work, no further trials will be conducted.
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Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium FAQ Page
Treatment trials are studies conducted with cancer patients to evaluate standard of care in comparison to new treatments previously proven to be effective in the laboratory. These trials are directed towards patients with specific types of cancer, stage of disease and health status. Chemoprevention trials are studies that suggest ways to prevent or control cancer. Prevention trials are designed to answer a set of research questions.
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MUSC DDC
Diagnostic trials are conducted to find better tests or procedures for diagnosing a particular disease or condition. These trials usually include people who have signs or symptoms of the disease or condition being studied. Open Label trials are studies in which both the doctor and participant knows which study treatment is being given to the participant. Prevention trials look for better ways to prevent disease in people who have never had the disease or to prevent a disease from returning.
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How does PTC Therapeutics identify patients with nonsense mutations for the clinical trials?

PTC Therapeutics
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?

Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium
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?

Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium
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?

Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium
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?

Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium
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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