Clinical Trial Phases: Everything You Need To Know! | The Patient Story

All new drugs and therapies in the U.S. go through lots of testing and monitoring before they are approved by the FDA. During the approval process, there are clinical trials. These trials can be especially helpful and potentially lifesaving for cancer patients.

In this video Leah Sumitz, Director of the LLS Clinical Trial Support Center, breaks down the different phases of clinical trials.

The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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