What Happens After The Study?
After the study treatment is complete, participants will continue
to be followed for months or even years for health updates. If
the participant changes to another healthcare provider, then
the research staff may contact the participant via phone. All
information collected is analyzed to help determine the study
drug's safety, effectiveness, and side effects. FDA medical advisors
and specialists closely review this data before considering any new
therapy for approval. Once approved, studies continue to compare
the new option with other therapies already on the market. Other
studies may research whether it can be administered to a new
patient population, its long-term effectiveness and its impact on
quality of life.
