If you’re thinking of participating in a clinical trial for cancer treatment, you may wonder if it’s safe or not. There are many safeguards in place to reduce risk as much as possible.
In this video, learn about safety and ethics protocols during clinical trials, according to June Y. Hou, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center.
June Y. Hou, MD, is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
ClinicalTrials.gov. (2024). Learn about studies. National Library of Medicine.
Food & Drug Administration. (2025). Institutional Review Boards frequently asked questions.
National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Are clinical trials safe?
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. (2018). Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) guidelines.
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