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When you use the term drug trials I assume that you are talking about tests of new drugs on actual people to determine the actual effect or effectiveness of the new drug.
They are random for various reasons. The main reason is that the testers want to get an accurate idea of how they would work when used in the general population.
They have to account for as many variables as possible to account for different conditions. For example the tests may give different results if all of the subjects were male, or female.
Results can also be effected by the time that the tests are administered. The time of day or the time of year. Cold weather may cause changes in body chemistry that effects the way that the body handles the drug, as can hot weather, etc.
Age can be a factor because as we age our bodies change the way that they produce certain hormones and perform bodily processes. all of these factors can have an effect.
If you pick people of all the same race, same part of the country, same gender, same age etc., you might get results that will be different from results from other people.
When you use completely random trials you hopefully eliminate all or at least most of the outside variables that will have an influence on the test results so that you can get a truer and more accurate picture of what to expect from the use of the drug.
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Is In Clinical Trials Randomization Can Be Compared To rolling dice?
YES
Are there clinical trials for Dandy-Walker syndrome?
There are no clinical trials for Dandy-Walker syndrome
What has the author Tom Brody written?
Tom Brody has written: 'Clinical trials' -- subject(s): Research Design, Clinical Trials Data Monitoring Committees, Drug Approval, Clinical Trials as Topic, Clinical trials, Drug approval
What is the main function of ClinPhone?
ClinPhone is a technology platform primarily used in clinical trials for managing and streamlining the process of randomization and trial supply management. It facilitates patient enrollment by providing tools for electronic data capture, randomization algorithms, and real-time monitoring of trial progress. By improving efficiency and accuracy in trial management, ClinPhone helps researchers and sponsors ensure that clinical studies are conducted effectively and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Why are clinical trials important?
Clinical trials are important because they help researchers determine the safety and efficacy of new treatments or interventions. They provide valuable data on how well a treatment works, its potential side effects, and how it compares to existing treatments. Clinical trials also help advance medical knowledge and improve patient care by guiding healthcare decisions based on scientific evidence.
What are Randomized clinical trials?
Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are research studies designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new treatments or interventions. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group, receiving the treatment, or a control group, often receiving a placebo or standard care. This randomization helps minimize bias and ensures that differences in outcomes can be attributed to the intervention itself. RCTs are considered the gold standard in clinical research for establishing causal relationships between treatments and outcomes.
Stakeholders in clinical trials?
Clinical trials are experiments to find out how effective a drug is, and if there are any side effects. The stakeholders in clinical trials are the patients, doctors, drug companies, drug manufacturers, and pharmacists.
Where can I find a listing of FDA clinical trials?
You can find out about clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health clinical trials website (http://clinicaltrials.gov/). This includes all clinical trial currently in progress in the US and you search by conditions, interventions, location and more.
Why are clinical trials used?
Because they are :)
Who invented clinical trials?
Avicenna
What has the author Annpey Pong written?
Annpey Pong has written: 'Handbook of adaptive designs in pharmaceutical and clinical development' -- subject(s): Research Design, Clinical trials, Drugs, Handbooks, manuals, Clinical Trials as Topic, Statistics as Topic, Methodology, Research, Methods 'Handbook of adaptive designs in pharmaceutical and clinical development' -- subject(s): Research Design, Clinical trials, Drugs, Handbooks, manuals, Clinical Trials as Topic, Statistics as Topic, Methodology, Research, Methods 'Handbook of adaptive designs in pharmaceutical and clinical development' -- subject(s): Research Design, Clinical trials, Drugs, Handbooks, manuals, Clinical Trials as Topic, Statistics as Topic, Methodology, Research, Methods
What are the ethics of clinical drug trials?
yes
