What Role do Clinical Trials Play in Determining Therapeutic Efficacy?
Clinical trials are the cornerstone of determining therapeutic efficacy. They follow a rigorous process to ensure that the findings are reliable and applicable to a broader patient population. Clinical trials generally proceed through several phases:
Phase I: Assessing the safety and dosage of a new treatment. Phase II: Evaluating efficacy and side effects in a larger group of patients. Phase III: Comparing the new treatment to the standard of care in a randomized setting. Phase IV: Post-marketing studies to gather additional information on long-term efficacy and safety.
