According to the National Institutes of Health, in oncology trials, there is no placebo. Patients are given treatment with standard or trial drugs, but never "untreated." Also, if the disease progresses while they are on the trial drug, they are taken out of the trial and returned to traditional treatment. Standards for oncology trials are extremely rigid. You can find more info about the clinical trial process at this site: http://www.ovariancancer.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=526
I hope this helps. If you want more info on my experience, please contact me again. Annette
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According to the National Institutes of Health, in oncology trials, there is no placebo. Patients are given treatment with standard or trial drugs, but never "untreated." Also, if the disease progresses while they are on the trial drug, they are taken out of the trial and returned to traditional treatment. Standards for oncology trials are extremely rigid. You can find more info about the clinical trial process at this site: http://www.ovariancancer.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=526
July 11, 2009 - 8:15amI hope this helps. If you want more info on my experience, please contact me again. Annette
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