About Clinical Studies
Understand how clinical studies work, who can participate, and what to expect when joining one.
What is a clinical study?
Clinical studies explore how study participants respond to health care and/or medical treatments such as:
- New medications
- Medical devices
- Lifestyle programs
- Diagnostic tools
Clinical studies improve how we prevent, diagnose, and treat health conditions. They are key to improving healthcare in Ontario and around the world.
Who are clinical studies for?
Clinical studies are for everyone. Some studies look for people with specific health conditions, while others include healthy volunteers or caregivers. Each study has its own purpose and criteria, so who can take part varies.
Studies should include groups who may use the treatment or benefit from the results. Participant diversity can help researchers better understand what works for different groups. This leads to stronger evidence and more inclusive care.
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Yes. Participant safety is always a priority. Through all stages of a study, beginning from when it is designed, through study conduct, and finally when closing the study, participant safety is assured.
Reviews from Research Ethics Boards help protect the safety, privacy, and rights of participants.
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