Clinical Trials

What are clinical trials?

Clinical trials test new ways to treat cancer or symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatments. They can involve radiation or drug treatments. Some clinical trials also compare new treatments with standard treatments to see if the new treatment is better. This is how treating cancer becomes better and more efficient. LRCP participates in local, national and international clinical trials.

You may be asked to participate in a clinical trial. Partici¬pation in a clinical trial is voluntary. It is your choice and it can be an important treatment option for you

How do I participate in a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is very specific about what it tests. Every clinical trial has guidelines about who can be part of the trial. All participants in a clinical trial need to meet some conditions.

These conditions might include the cancer type or where the disease has spread. For this reason, not everyone can take part in clinical trials. Ask your Oncologist if there is a clinical trial that is right for you.

Before you decide to enter a trial, a Clinical Research Associate and a Doctor will explain everything about the trial to you.

You have the final decision about your treatment. If you decide not to take part in a clinical trial, the care you receive will not change.

If you would like to know more about clinical trials at LRCP click here or contact the Clinical Research Unit at: 519-685-8618.

Helpful Links:

Canadian Cancer Society – Clinical Trials

Ontario Cancer Trials

U.S. & International Clinical Trials