Clinical Trials 101 - Your Guide to COPD & Research

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

Here at COPD.net, we often get questions about finding a cure. There are lots of conversations on our site and our Facebook page about this topic, so, coming straight from...

When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...

Rest assured that researchers are working overtime to learn about COPD. This quest has lead them deep into the young and exciting field of genetics. Here is what they are...

A clinical trial1,2 is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...