85 of patients see benefit in clinical trials but 43 were never given the option to participate report finds

85% of patients see benefit in clinical trials, but 43% were never given the option to participate, report finds

Patients regularly find value in participating in clinical trials, but many are not given the option by medical professionals and some were outwardly discouraged form taking part, says a new report from Patient Power, a media organisation providing “patient-powered journalism, information and opportunities”.

The results of a survey of 666 cancer patients were presented at Global Oncology Site Solutions Summit in Texas on 31 January by Andrew Schorr, Co-Founder and President of Patient Power.

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