The complexities of clinical trials in cancer research from "summary" of EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES IN PB by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Clinical trials in cancer research are a labyrinth of uncertainties, full of false starts, dead ends, and unexpected detours. They are a high-stakes game of chance where the odds are never in your favor. The journey begins with the painstaking process of designing a trial that is both scientifically rigorous and ethically sound. Every detail must be meticulously planned and executed, from selecting the right patient population to determining the most appropriate endpoint. The logistics of running a clinical trial are mind-boggling. It requires the coordination of countless moving parts – from recruiting patients and collecting data to analyzing results and reporting findings. Each step must be carefully orchestrated to ensure the validity and reliability of the results. And even then, there are no guarantees. The path from hypothesis to breakthrough is fraught with uncertainty and ambiguity. The challenges ...
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