If you have ever taken any type of approved medication for a health condition, it has been through a rigorous process to ensure that it is safe and effective. This process primarily consists of specific procedures which are generally called Clinical Trials.
Clinical Trials usually take place in specific hospitals, under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals who meticulously identify and enroll patients. These patients gain access to these new medications (or new combinations of existing medications) well before the general public, and receive high quality care based on the corresponding protocol.
Clinical Trials are the foundation of pharmaceutical innovation, and patient participation is extremely critical for their success.