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Various Types and Phases of Clinical Trials
February 7, 2023

Various Types and Phases of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are a vital step in developing new medical treatments. They evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drugs, medical devices, and other therapies before making them available to the general public. Clinical trials are conducted in several types and phases, each with specific objectives and requirements. Understanding the different types and phases of clinical trials is essential for patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.

 

Types Trials

There are several types of clinical trials; the major ones include [1];

Interventional Trials

These trials involve using a specific treatment of Clinical or intervention, such as a new drug or medical device. They aim to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention being tested. Interventional trials are further divided into two categories: therapeutic trials and diagnostic trials. Therapeutic trials test new treatments for a specific disease or condition, while diagnostic trials test new methods for detecting a disease or condition.

Observational Trials

These trials involve observing and collecting data on a particular population or group of individuals. These trials aim to understand the natural history of a disease or condition and identify risk factors. Observational trials are divided into two categories [2]: cohort and case-control studies. Cohort studies follow a group of individuals to see who develops a particular disease or condition over time. Case-control studies compare individuals with a disease or condition to those without one.

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

These trials are the gold standard of clinical research. In an RCT, participants are randomly assigned to receive either experimental or control treatment. This allows researchers to compare the effects of the experimental treatment to a known treatment or placebo [3]. RCTs are considered the most reliable type of trial as they minimize the risk of bias and confounding.

 

Phases of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are conducted in phases, each with specific aims and objectives. The four major phases of clinical trials are [4]:

Phase I

The first clinical trial phase is typically a small, short-term study conducted on a small number of healthy volunteers. This phase aims to determine the safety and pharmacokinetics of a new drug or treatment. This trial phase also helps determine the appropriate dosage and medication schedule for the new treatment.

Phase II

This trial phase is conducted on a larger group of individuals, typically those with the disease or condition being studied. This phase aims to determine the efficacy and safety of the new treatment. It also helps to identify any potential side effects or adverse reactions to the treatment.

Phase III

This stage of the trial involves a large group of participants. It is designed to confirm the effectiveness of a new treatment and to collect additional information on its safety and long-term effectiveness. Additionally, this phase compares the new treatment to current treatments for the same condition.

Phase IV

Also referred to as the post-approval phase, this trial stage takes place after the new treatment has received regulatory approval. The focus is to gather more data on the long-term safety and effectiveness of the treatment, as well as to observe its performance in real-world settings.

 

Types Trials

Zanteris is a leading Functional Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to Clinical Operations. Zanteris offers comprehensive clinical research study management providing a solution for managing all aspects of a clinical trial for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. With Zanteris, companies can streamline the clinical trial process, improve data quality and increase efficiency throughout the study.

 

References

  1. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/about-studies/learn
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK390304/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6434767/
  4. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-clinical-trials-and-studies

 

 

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