Clearing up clinical trials misconceptions

Clearing up clinical trials misconceptions

Clinical trials are scientific studies that tell us if a new therapy or device works in humans and is safe. All new medical products must go through this process. Clinical trials are a necessary part of getting promising treatments from the lab and into clinics, so people can benefit—including those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The caveat: clinical trials don’t always work as expected for everyone. People with T1D might get the placebo instead of…