What are clinical trials in cancer drug development?
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new cancer treatments in humans. They are conducted in phases: - Phase I trials test the drug's safety, dosage, and side effects in a small group of participants. - Phase II trials assess the drug's effectiveness and further evaluate its safety in a larger group. - Phase III trials compare the new drug to existing standard treatments in a large group of participants to confirm its efficacy and monitor adverse reactions.
