Q. What is clinical research?
A. Clinical research is a type of science that focuses on testing the effectiveness and safeness of new treatments and drugs. This research is done utilizing clinical trials, where people sign up to test out the effectiveness of the new treatment option being developed.
Q. What types of doctors do clinical research?
A. Clinical research is done in medical offices of all kinds. Though you may think this research is only done in medical hospitals, it happens all over, including at Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte.
Q. Who can participate in clinical research?
A. Clinical trials are the testing of this kind of research, and sometimes need volunteers to participate. Most trials will have rules for who can and cannot participate. For example, for a trial testing out a new acne treatment, to participate, you’ll likely need to have acne. There is usually age restrictions and other criteria you must meet to participate.
Q. Do I get paid for participating?
A. For some people, taking part in this research and trials is appealing due to the fact they may get paid for it. However, each trial is different. Some may offer patients compensation, others don’t. Usually, volunteers don’t have to pay for their treatment, which is a benefit for the volunteer.
Q. Why would people be a part of this type of research and trials?
A. In addition to the hope they’ll get compensated, there are many other reasons people take part in clinical research trials. People who have tried every other treatment with no results may participate in the hopes it helps them. Others may participate because they can’t afford other treatments.
Charlotte, NC residents who are interested in learning about the research we do at Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte should contact us. We can advise what research we are doing and trials we have going on.
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