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Participate in a clinical trial

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Clinical research aims to improve medical knowledge and healthcare. It allows new treatments, medical devices, diagnostic methods, and care approaches to be evaluated.

A clinical trial is a study conducted with volunteers (patients or healthy individuals) to test a treatment or medical intervention. It follows a specific protocol and is strictly regulated by law.

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Clinical trials

Your doctor or healthcare team may suggest that you participate because you
meet the necessary criteria for this study (age, type of leukemia, medical history, etc.). This does not mean that your current treatment is insufficient, but that another option could be tested in a safe environment.

You will receive a document detailing all the necessary information:

  • the objectives of the study,
  • its duration,
  • potential benefits and risks,
  • and requirements (exams, visits,
    questionnaires, etc.) during a consultation.

This document is often long and contains terms that can be complicated. Reading it may cause you to feel anxious. Take the time to read the information, write down your questions, and ask the team for explanations.

If you wish to participate in the research protocol, you will sign an informed consent form after you have had the opportunity to ask your questions.

Certain requirements may exist and vary depending on the study.

For example:

  • Not knowing which treatment you will receive after randomization.
  • A greater number of consultations or hospital visits.
  • Additional medical examinations, which may sometimes be redundant.
  • Regular medication or questionnaires to complete.
  • Uncertainty about the effectiveness of the proposed treatment.

All this information will be clearly explained to you before you make your decision. You will be able to ask the research team any questions you may have.

No.

Participation is entirely voluntary. You can withdraw from the study at any time during the protocol. You can also refuse to participate without this affecting the quality of your care.

You could benefit from innovative treatment, receive enhanced medical monitoring, and contribute to improving care for other patients.

As with any treatment, the drugs or techniques being tested may have side effects.
The study is supervised to minimize risks and monitor them continuously.

Yes. You are free to discontinue your participation at any time, without justification and without any impact on your medical care.

Protection, controls, and funding of clinical trials

Personal and medical data are strictly confidential.
They are protected in accordance with current regulations
(GDPR).

The research team remains available throughout the study to answer any questions.

It is composed of clinical research assistants (CRAs). They are not healthcare professionals but manage the entire study and can provide guidance and answer questions.

If specific care is required for the protocol, it is provided by clinical research nurses who are specifically trained for the protocol.

Trials are authorized by independent ethics committees and monitored by health authorities. They are conducted by trained and experienced teams.

Clinical trials can be funded by:

  • Public organizations (hospitals, research institutes, universities, etc.)
  • Patient associations or foundations
  • Pharmaceutical or healthcare companies

Regardless of the funder, all studies must comply with the same ethical, scientific, and regulatory rules.

Glossary

An independent group composed of physicians, researchers, patients, and citizens, responsible for verifying that the study respects the rights and safety of participants.

Document signed by the participant to confirm that they have understood the study and that they agree to participate voluntarily.

Requirements for participating in a study (age, illness, medical history, etc.).

Medical or administrative information about you, protected by law and used solely for research purposes.

A study that evaluates a treatment, medication, technique, or healthcare organization.

A substance with no therapeutic effect used as a comparison in certain studies to evaluate the actual effectiveness of a treatment.

A document that describes in detail the objectives, conditions for implementation, duration, methods, and evaluation criteria of the study. This term is sometimes used to refer to the research itself.

Random assignment of participants to different treatment groups to ensure impartiality of results.

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