A Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials: Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of Experimental Treatments (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798881842475)

Every year, millions of people face life-threatening illnesses for which effective treatments are limited or nonexistent.

Yet only a small fraction of patients participates in clinical trials, even though these studies are vital to developing new therapies. Fewer than 8 percent of adult cancer patients take part in these trials, with even lower rates among Black and Hispanic populations. This gap is not merely due to a lack of interest; the clinical trial process can be daunting, often leaving patients and their families uninformed, unprepared and overwhelmed.

This book offers a much-needed, clear, balanced, and comprehensive guidance at a moment when patient-centered care has never been more important. It demystifies how trials work, what patients can expect, and how to weigh the promise of cutting-edge treatments against the challenges and potential risks involved. It simultaneously empowers patients and caregivers to make informed decisions, turning a process that can feel intimidating into one that is understandable, navigable, and ultimately hopeful.

Author: Jose-Alberto Palma
ISBN-13: 9798881842475
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 02/19/2026
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.43w x 1.11d