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Gene therapy for chronic pain enters first human trial

This clinical trial seeks patients with intractable pain related to cancer that is unresponsive to maximally tolerated doses of conventional analgesic drugs. Learn more

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Help find better ways to treat cancer

Clinical trials are research studies that play a key role in finding better ways to treat cancer. These studies are unique in that scientists cannot conduct them alone: Patients like you have an opportunity to help doctors learn how to better prevent, diagnose or treat cancer in the future.

Part of what makes the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center a leader in cancer care is its expansive research program, which includes a wide spectrum of innovative clinical trials. Each study is carefully designed to answer a particular scientific question that is intended to improve our knowledge about cancer. By the time clinical trials are conducted, the research in question has already undergone a long and careful process. Clinical trials are one of the final steps in determining whether a promising approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment are safe and effective.

Only you can make the decision about whether it's right for you to participate in a clinical trial. Before you make that decision, learn as much as you can about trials that may be available to you. Make sure you discuss your thoughts and feelings about participating with your doctor, family and other caregivers.

Clinical trials carry potential benefits and risks. Take time to carefully weigh these factors in deciding whether this option is right for you.

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Learn About Clinical Trials
Read about the different types of trials available. Understand what the different "phases" are and determine if the associated risks are worth the potential benefits.

Resources
A list of articles about clinical trials and what it's like to particpate in them.

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