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Clinical Research: 5 Clinical Trial Myths

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CMOH offers clinical trials through US Oncology Research, one of the largest community-based research programs in the U.S., with over 60 research sites. US Oncology Research has enrolled over 80,000 patients in clinical trials and played a role in nearly 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies.
1. Clinical trial participants might receive a placebo rather than real therapy - Placebos, or inactive medications, are never used in place of the best known standard of care and are rarely used at all in cancer clinical trials. If a placebo is used, it is given along with an active drug. 

2. Clinical trials can delay treatment or limit other treatment options - Clinical trials do not limit access to other care; they are completely voluntary. A participant can withdraw from a trial at any time and for any reason to pursue a different course of treatment.

​3. Clinical trials are not safe because the effectiveness of the treatment is unknown -  The ultimate purpose of a clinical trial may be to determine the effectiveness of a new therapy. However, extensive research is conducted on a new treatment before it’s tested with trial participants to ensure safety. Additionally, regulations are in place to protect patients’ rights and ensure trials meet strict scientific and ethical standards.

4. Clinical trials are only for patients with advanced cancers - While there are clinical studies only for patients who have tried all treatment options or who have a cancer that is seldom seen, there are also many trials for first line treatment, common cancers, and other subjects of interest. 

5. Clinical trials are only offered at hospitals or academic facilities - Today clinical trials are offered in many settings, including community based cancer centers. Patients can access the newest trials with the same resources and expertise as a large health system, right in their community.

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    • IRIS Clinician Portal
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  • Our Team
    • Laura K. Austin, MD
    • Nabila Chowdhury, MD
    • Jacqueline M Connor, BS
    • Peter Ennis, MD
    • JoAnn Flounders, MSN, CRNP
    • Maureen Lowry, MHA, BSN, RN, OCN
    • Michael Mikhail, MD
    • Robert K. Roush, Jr. MD
    • Stephen A. Shore, MD
    • John D. Sprandio, MD
    • John David Sprandio, Jr, MD
    • The OMS Team
  • For Patients
    • What to Expect
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      • Clinical Trials FAQs
      • Clinical Trial Phases
      • Available Trials
      • Clinical Trial Locations
      • Clinical Trial Resources
      • 5 Clinical Trial Myths
    • Patient Portal
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