| Mesothelioma clinical trials are an important option for | | | | treatments where as other trials might only take a |
| many patients, giving the opportunity to try new | | | | patient who has had no treatment at all. |
| treatment possibilities. There is even a dedicated US | | | | Some trials are randomized which means that some |
| government web-page for this alone, as well as other | | | | of the patients will receive the new treatment and |
| websites which list current trails and give other | | | | some will receive the current "standard" treatment, |
| relevant information. | | | | but placebos (pills which contain no active ingredient, |
| There are always new drugs and procedures being | | | | in order to eliminate the patients expectations from |
| tested for mesothelioma, so clinical trails are usually | | | | the results) are rarely used in cancer trials. |
| available at a variety of medical centers. Any trail can | | | | Trials often occur in phases. Phase one typically |
| carry potential risks as well as the potential benefits | | | | involves only a small number of patients to test how |
| so it is of course vital for anyone suffering from the | | | | the new drugs or treatments should be administered. |
| disease to get the very best possible diagnosis and | | | | Then Phase 2 gives initial data on the results of the |
| explanation of all the details of the trial and how it | | | | trial, including side effects. Then Phase 3 will compare |
| affects their particular condition. | | | | the trial treatment with existing treatments with large |
| It is often necessary to travel to where the | | | | numbers of patients involved. |
| particular trial is taking place. Travel expenses | | | | Not all trials are fully covered by all types of medical |
| associated with the disease is one of the areas which | | | | insurance, so be sure to check how a particular trial |
| can usually be legally claimed for, along with care | | | | will effect you financially. |
| given even if not paid for. | | | | Mesothelioma clinical trials can be a valuable option for |
| Different trials will have different eligibility | | | | some patients, but be sure to check all the details |
| requirements. For example, some trials will only take a | | | | first. |
| patient who has been unsuccessful with other | | | | |