Summary of What Are Clinical Trial Phases?

Summary of "What Are Clinical Trial Phases?"

The video explains the structured process of Clinical Trials, particularly in the context of testing new Cancer Treatments. Clinical Trials are research studies involving people and are conducted in a series of phases. Each phase has a specific purpose and involves an increasing number of participants as the treatment progresses through the stages.

Main Ideas and Concepts:

Clinical Trials are conducted in phases to test new Cancer Treatments.
Progression from one phase to the next depends on the success and safety of the treatment in the current phase.
Participation in Clinical Trials contributes to advancing cancer research and helps future patients.

Detailed Outline of Clinical Trial Phases:

Phase 1:
- Small scale, enrolling fewer than 30 patients.
- Purpose:
  - Determine a safe dose of the new treatment.
  - Establish how the treatment should be administered.
  - Understand how the treatment affects the body.
- Outcome: If a safe dose is found, the treatment moves to Phase 2.
Phase 2:
- Medium scale, usually enrolling up to 100 patients.
- Purpose:
  - Study the treatment’s effects on the body.
  - Evaluate how well the treatment works for a specific type of cancer.
- Outcome: If the treatment is safe and shows some benefit, it progresses to Phase 3.
Phase 3:
- Large scale, involving more than 100 and sometimes thousands of participants.
- Purpose:
  - Compare the new treatment against the current standard treatment.
  - Determine which treatment is more effective.

Additional Notes:

Participation in any phase of a clinical trial helps scientists learn more about cancer and improves future treatments.
For more detailed information on Clinical Trials, including risks and benefits, viewers are directed to visit cancer.gov/clinicaltrials" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cancer.gov/clinicaltrials.

Speakers/Sources:

The video appears to have a single narrator or presenter (not explicitly named in the subtitles).
The source of additional information is the National Cancer Institute website (cancer.gov).

Notable Quotes

— 01:15 — « One thing is certain with any phase trial, by taking part you will help future patients by helping today's scientists learn more about cancer. »