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Understanding clinical trials

Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, find and treat cancer. They can help us understand cancer better or discover what works best for particular types of cancer or groups of people.

Participating in a clinical trial

Types of clinical trials  

Phases of clinical trials

Randomized clinical trials

Clinical trials using a placebo

Clinical trial benefits, risks and costs