Posted by notfred on February 14, 2007, at 23:39:56
In reply to Re: Sanofi-Aventis Progress Report, posted by Phillipa on February 14, 2007, at 21:37:01
"Is it true that in a drug trial when it's over you have to give up the med even if it's working?"
Sometimes you cannot contine, sometimes you can continue with the drug. If the drug is not going to make it to market you will not be able to continue the drug. Some people stick to doing only late stage testing; drugs are more likely to make it to market if they make it to late stage testing. You may or may not be able to continue the med between the time the study ends and the drug hits the market.This is all disclosed to study subjects up front.
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