Scientists continue to uncover the mysteries behind various diseases and conditions. Surmounting evidence shows a need for new drugs and therapeutic developments to combat these ailments with minimal risks. But, have you ever wondered how new drug approvals go from discovery to the pharmacy? There are rigorous processes to ensure that new drug approvals don’t […]

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Every drug – from a basic pain reliever to a powerful anti-psychotic medication – must first undergo a series of clinical tests before being approved for use. Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Read the frequently asked questions from our participants, because we believe in the importance of making an informed decision about your health. […]

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Read about a personal experience in a clinical oncology trial Kevin Yu never drank or smoked, and thought that he was a relatively healthy 60-year-old. Things changed in early 2010 when this father of two noticed that something was wrong. “In March of 2011, I had stomach pain intermittently for about a month. In early […]

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Frank Greene*, a carpenter and avid outdoorsman, shares his experiences as a participant in a type 2 diabetes trial with Clinical Trials Canada magazine editor Saaqshi Sharma. *Identity has been altered to protect patient anonymity Saaqshi Sharma: When did you first know you had diabetes? What key symptoms did you notice? Frank Greene: Now that I […]

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Wow is the word that describes the difference in my lifestyle. I have confidence that I have not had since I started getting gout attacks many years ago. I do get a slight tingle in my toes from time to time, usually in the mornings. I have been taking 400 mg of allopurinol, 0.6 mg […]

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Have you ever wondered how medication finds its way from a pharmaceutical company to your prescription bottle? Have you ever been curious about the process of testing, approving, and marketing medications? Every drug – from a basic pain reliever to a powerful anti-psychotic medication- must first undergo a series of clinical tests before it can […]

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The Canadian Centre for Clinical Trials (CCCT) would like to take this opportunity to address some of the most common and relevant questions regarding trial participation because we believe in the importance of making an informed decision about your health. What is a clinical trial? A clinical trial is a type of research that investigates […]

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Michael, Richard, and Ernie, three participants in gout clinical trials, share personal views on their experiences. We wanted to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be part of a clinical trial, what encouraged these volunteers to participate, and how their views were altered by participating in trials. We sat down individually with […]

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