Workshop 5: Clinical Trials
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What is the primary purpose of a clinical trial?

  • To gather anecdotal evidence on health practices
  • To administer medications based on participant preferences
  • To conduct interviews with participants about their health
  • To evaluate the impact of new treatments on human subjects (correct)

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a clinical trial protocol?

  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participation
  • Safety measures for participant protection
  • Assessment schedules and data collection methods
  • Detailed advertising strategies for recruitment (correct)

What types of interventions can be evaluated in clinical trials?

  • Only pharmaceutical drugs
  • Activities unrelated to health
  • Devices and procedures only
  • Interventions across diverse categories including behavioral changes (correct)

What aspect is crucial for ensuring participant safety in a clinical trial?

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In clinical trials, which of the following comparisons might researchers make?

<p>Experimental treatments to established treatments or placebos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about observational studies is true?

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Which type of trial evaluates only existing treatments without introducing a new intervention?

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Which factor is part of the inclusion criteria in a clinical trial protocol?

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What criteria must be met for a subject to be included in the study regarding the association of periodontitis and Alzheimer's Disease?

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In the informed consent process for clinical trials, participants have the right to do what?

<p>Withdraw from the study at any time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the FDA?

<p>To protect volunteers and ensure safety in clinical trials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the European Medicines Agency (EMA) play in the context of rare diseases?

<p>Facilitates development of orphan medicines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could lead the FDA to place a clinical hold on an IND application?

<p>Inadequate information on trial risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a method to reduce bias in clinical research?

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What is an exclusion criterion for the study associated with periodontitis and Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Which aspect of research design is essential for ensuring that study results are not influenced by external factors?

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What is the primary goal of Phase I clinical trials?

<p>To determine the best dose and safety of a new drug (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Phase 0 trials is correct?

<p>They aim to observe drug processing in the body with a small number of participants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Phase II clinical trials?

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What is a significant characteristic of Phase III clinical trials?

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What phase of clinical trials addresses whether a drug may assist patients with a specific disease?

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In what type of study are preliminary effects of a treatment observed on cells grown in a lab?

<p>In vitro studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding side effects in clinical trials is most accurate?

<p>Rare side effects may not be detected until later phases of trials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Phase 0 trials not widely used?

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What is the primary purpose of phase III clinical trials?

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What does the term 'double-blind' signify in clinical trials?

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Why might a phase III clinical trial be halted early?

<p>Excessively severe side effects are observed or one group shows significantly better outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the role of the FDA after phase III trials?

<p>To approve or reject a new drug application based on trial outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a randomized trial designed to reduce?

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What does NDA stand for in the context of drug approval?

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What is NOT a characteristic of phase III clinical trials?

<p>Conducted only at a single research facility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a double-blind study in clinical trials?

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Flashcards

What is a clinical trial?

A research study designed to assess the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of new treatments, drugs, or procedures in human participants.

What is a clinical trial protocol?

A pre-defined plan that outlines every aspect of the clinical trial, including the research questions, participant eligibility criteria, treatment details, and data collection methods.

What are inclusion criteria in a clinical trial?

Factors that must be present for someone to be allowed to participate in a clinical trial.

What are exclusion criteria in a clinical trial?

Factors that prevent someone from participating in a clinical trial, even if they meet the inclusion criteria.

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What is the ‘standard of care’ in a clinical trial?

The standard or commonly accepted treatment for a particular condition. It's used as a baseline for comparing the new treatment's effectiveness.

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What is a placebo in a clinical trial?

A substance or treatment that has no active medication or effect. It's used to control for the placebo effect, where participants may improve due to their belief in the treatment.

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What is an outcome measure in a clinical trial?

A measurable outcome used to assess the effectiveness of a treatment. It can include factors like symptom improvement, disease progression, or quality of life.

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What is the ‘intervention group’ in a clinical trial?

A group of people who receive the new treatment being tested in a clinical trial.

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Participant Information

Information gathered about the participants in a study, including demographic details and other relevant personal information.

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Control Group

A group in a study that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested.

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Research Design

A research plan that outlines how a study will be conducted, including the methods used to collect and analyze data.

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Sample Size

The number of participants needed in a study to achieve statistically significant results.

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Informed Consent

A process where potential participants are provided with information about a clinical study, including its risks and benefits, to make informed decisions about participating.

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Investigational New Drug (IND) Application

A submission made to the FDA before starting a clinical trial, providing details about the drug or treatment being tested.

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Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Criteria used to determine who can and cannot participate in a study, including the study's objectives, safety, and ethical considerations.

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Methods to Reduce Bias

Strategies employed to minimize bias in a study, ensuring that the results are accurate and reliable.

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Cell Studies 'in vitro'

These studies use lab-grown cells to see how a new treatment affects them. They provide initial data about a treatment's potential effectiveness.

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Animal Studies 'in vivo'

These studies test the promise of a treatment on animals to see how it affects them in a living organism.

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Phase 0 Clinical Trial

These trials are the first time a drug is tested on humans. They aim to understand how the drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in the body.

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Phase I Clinical Trial

These trials aim to find the safest dose of a new drug while minimizing side effects. They involve a small group of healthy volunteers.

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Phase II Clinical Trial

These trials assess both the safety and effectiveness of a drug in patients with a specific disease. They involve a larger group of patients.

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Phase III Clinical Trial

These trials compare a new drug to the standard treatment for a disease. They focus on finding which drug is more effective and safe.

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Standard of Care

The standard or commonly accepted treatment for a particular condition.

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Pharmacokinetics

The process of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body.

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What is a randomized, double-blind clinical trial?

A type of clinical trial that involves dividing participants randomly into groups, with neither the participants nor the researchers knowing who's receiving the actual treatment or a placebo.

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What is the control group in a clinical trial?

The group in a clinical trial that receives the standard treatment for the condition being studied, used as a benchmark to compare the effectiveness of the new treatment.

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What is randomization in a clinical trial?

The process of randomly assigning participants to different groups in a trial to ensure that the groups are comparable and reduce bias. This helps guarantee that any differences are not due to pre-existing factors in the participants.

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What is blinding in a clinical trial?

The process of concealing the identity of the treatment from both the researchers and the participants. This prevents researchers from treating patients differently, and it prevents participants from being influenced by their expectations.

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What is a New Drug Application (NDA) in a clinical trial?

The process of submitting a detailed application to the FDA when phase II or III clinical trials show promising results for a new drug.

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What role does the FDA play in clinical trials?

The U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and treatments. The FDA reviews and approves new medications for public use.

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What happens if the FDA needs more evidence?

A situation where the FDA requests more research to determine the benefits and risks of a potential new drug before granting approval.

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What is a Phase III clinical trial?

A clinical trial that investigates the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment compared to the current standard treatment for a specific disease.

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Study Notes

Workshop 5: Clinical Trials

  • 3rd Medicine, Aa 2024-25, Vittoria Carrabs PhD
  • Clinical studies use human volunteers to expand medical knowledge
  • Two main types:
    • Clinical trials (interventional studies)
    • Observational studies

What is a Clinical Trial?

  • Research study evaluating safety, effectiveness, and side effects of new treatments, drugs, or medical interventions in humans
  • Participants receive specific interventions (e.g., drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral changes) outlined in a protocol
  • Comparisons may include a new treatment vs. current standard, treatment vs. placebo, or a comparison between two existing interventions
  • Researchers measure outcomes to assess the intervention's impact (e.g., administering a drug to high blood pressure patients to see if it lowers blood pressure)

Clinical Trial - Protocol

  • Protocol is a research plan for the trial.
  • Protocol details include:
    • Rationale (why the study is conducted)
    • Participant eligibility criteria (inclusion and exclusion)
      • Examples: age, gender, disease type, and prior treatment
    • Research design (e.g., control group, methods for bias reduction)
    • Treatment details (dose, administration)
    • Assessment and data collection methods
    • Data review and analysis
    • Study duration
    • Sample size needed
    • Participant information to be collected and recorded

Clinical Trial - Example of Inclusion/Exclusion

  • Study on periodontitis and Alzheimer's
    • Inclusion criteria: diagnosed Alzheimer's patients, periodontal patients, diagnosed periodontitis subjects, non-periodontal subjects
    • Exclusion criteria: pregnant patients, subjects with a history of psychiatric treatments

Clinical Trial - Informed Consent

  • Researchers must provide information about the study to potential and enrolled participants.
  • Participants choose whether to enroll or continue participating
  • Participants can withdraw from the study at any time, even if the study isn't over.

Clinical Trial - Approval by Health Authorities

  • Submission of Investigational New Drug (IND) application to FDA before starting clinical research
  • FDA review team investigates the IND application (time limit: 30 days) to protect clinical trial volunteers from unreasonable risks
  • FDA response:
    • Approval for clinical trials
    • Clinical hold delaying or stopping the investigation (reasons: unreasonable or significant risks to participants, unqualified investigators, misleading materials, missing information)

Phases of Clinical Trials

  • Preclinical studies (laboratory studies)

    • Cell studies ("in vitro" - using cells grown in labs to evaluate treatment effectiveness)
    • Animal studies ("in vivo" - treatments studied in animals)

  • Clinical trials phases (used once a treatment shows promise in the pre-clinical studies)

    • Phase 0: Test a very small dose on a limited number of people to understand initial drug processing by the body (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics). Not mandatory

  • Phase I: Testing for the optimum dosage with the least side effects in a small group of healthy patients

    • Higher doses are given, increasing dosages until side effects become severe, or the desired effect is observed
    • Purpose: safety testing

  • Phase II: Further tests safety and effectiveness of the drug for patients with specific diseases in a medium group compared to Phase I

    • closely monitors to see if it works
    • If the drug works, the next phase can be initiated -Phase III: Compares the experimental drug to standard drug to see which is more effective and safe
      • done in larger numbers of patients
    • If the drug shows better results, it can be considered for approval by the FDA -Randomized and double-blind studies are common

  • Phase IV: Trials of the drug after approval

    • testing in hundreds or thousands of patients
    • looking for short-term and long-term side effects
    • evaluating other effects like quality of life and cost effectiveness
    • done using observational or registry studies

Clinical Trial - FDA Approval

  • New drug application (NDA) is submitted to the FDA upon completion of phase III trials if the new drug is better than the current standard treatments.
  • FDA reviews the clinical trial results for approval or rejection of new drug application
  • FDA may request further information or additional clinical trials to demonstrate adequate benefits and minimize the new drug’s risks.

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Explore the fundamentals of clinical trials in this informative quiz. You'll learn about the different types of clinical studies, including interventional and observational studies, and how research protocols are developed. Test your understanding of how clinical trials assess the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments.

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