Clinical studies are essential to advancing medical science and developing new treatments. These studies follow a structured process, divided into phases, each designed to answer specific questions about the safety, and efficacy of new drugs, therapies, or interventions.
In this post, we’ll explore the different phases of clinical trials, breaking them down into easily understandable segments, complete with examples.
TL:DR
Preclinical: Lab and animal testing to evaluate potential.
Phase 1: Focus on safety and dosage in a small group.
Phase 2: Test for effectiveness in a larger group.
Phase 3: Confirm effectiveness and monitor side effects on a large scale.
Phase 4: Post-approval monitoring for long-term safety and efficacy.
Preclinical Research: Laying the Groundwork
Before a new drug or treatment reaches human testing, it undergoes preclinical research.
This phase involves laboratory experiments and often animal studies to assess the treatment’s potential safety and effectiveness.
The goal here is to gather enough evidence to justify…
