Publication date: February 2012
Well-designed clinical trials make a vital contribution to advancing medical knowledge, and so improve treatment, care and quality of life for all, including children and young people. Because children are different from adults developmentally and physiologically, clinical trials in children and young people are essential to ensure they receive appropriate, safe and effective treatments and care.
When young people are invited to participate in a clinical trial it is important they understand what is involved and can make informed choices – together with their parents. In this youthhealthtalk module 32 young people share their experiences of being invited to take part in clinical trials. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.
See also Clinical trials: Parents' experiences
and Clinical Trials