Scientists are always looking for newer and better ways to treat bone marrow bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. failure diseases. A clinical trial clinical trial: A type of research study that tests how a drug, medical device, or treatment approach works in people. There are several types of clinical trials. Treatment trials test new treatment options. Diagnostic trials test new ways to diagnose a disease. Screening trials test the best way to detect a… is a type of research study that tests how a drug, medical device or treatment approach works in people. These studies often are conducted through university medical research centers around the world.
You may want to consider a clinical trial if you are not satisfied with how well standard therapies are working. You may want to explore whether you are eligible for a clinical trial to compare new treatments or new combinations of therapy against the standard approach to therapy.
Other types of research studies include:
- Diagnostic trials to find new ways to diagnose a disease
- Screening trials find the best way to detect a disease or health problem
- Quality-of-life (supportive care) trials to improve the comfort of people with chronic illness chronic illness: A medical condition that lasts a long time. A chronic illness can affect a person's lifestyle, ability to work, physical abilities and independence.
- Prevention trials to look for better ways to prevent a disease in people who have never had it.