11 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of clinical trials?
To seek approval for the therapy
What is the typical duration of a clinical trial?
11-14 years
What percentage of drugs started in human clinical trials become approved drugs?
10%
Which disease did James Lind conduct the first systematic clinical trial on?
Scurvy
Who conducted a study on the ineffective remedy called Perkin's tractors?
John Haygarth
What is celebrated on May 20 in honor of James Lind's research?
Clinical Trials Day
Who made substantial contributions to the process of clinical trials and separated chronic nephritis with secondary hypertension from essential hypertension?
Frederick Akbar Mahomed
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of testing medical treatments in clinical trials?
To determine the cost-effectiveness of the treatment
Why are elderly people often excluded from clinical trials?
They have different physiological capacity than younger people
What is the purpose of a clinical trial protocol?
To specify the design and objectives of the trial
What types of interventions are commonly evaluated in clinical trials?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on clinical trials and their importance in advancing medical research. Learn about the different types of interventions studied, data collection methods, and the significance of participant involvement.
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