Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Clinical Trial Participation
Participating in a clinical trial has both possible risks and possible benefits. Visit the links below to learn about how to balance these risks and benefits when deciding about joining a trial.
- Abbvie (article and video): Benefits and risks will depend on the type of trial you enroll in and the study’s protocol
- National Cancer Institute: Trials offer the most advanced treatments, but they are experimental and may not work better than the standard of care
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: In a clinical trial, you will receive close monitoring of your health, but a new treatment may not work for you