Can you take part in a clinical trial?

If you decide that you would like to take part in a clinical trial, it is important that you consider the following factors:

• Each study has strict guidelines on who can take part. For instance, a trial might be for a certain age group, a particular type or stage of cancer, or for patients with specific previous treatments.
• At present in Ireland, clinical trials are not open for all types of cancer and are not available in all parts of the country. ICORG is working to improve this situation.
• Your consultant will have to assess whether taking part in a clinical trial is suitable for you and is in your best interests.

Click here to search for a study open to suit your type and stage of disease, what the aim of the study is and in which hospital it is being carried out. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of you taking part in a clinical trial.