What is clinical research?
Studies performed in humans (patients or healthy volunteers) that are intended to increase knowledge about how well a diagnostic test or treatment works in a particular patient population.
Clinical research is aiming to develop new therapies or techniques by investigating the efficacy and safety (triggering possible side effects) of a new therapy.
A clinical research project may also be conducted in order to identify the best way of administering a drug (how to take it, which dosage- tablets, capsules, spoonful - and how long) to obtain satisfactory clinical response...
Sometimes, the research protocols may involve approved drugs, either to test them in new indications, or to determine the most convenient way to administer them.
On consequence, clinical trials always contain a part of uncertainty.
In Luxembourg, the investigators and the CIEC are striving to ensure that the clinical research projects are always conducted in the fundamental respect of the integrity of every individual and in conformity to international guidelines and regulations (Good Clinical Practices, the directives of the European Union, local laws and regulations).
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Individuals interested in clinical research and potential volunteers will find useful information about the conduct of clinical trials.
