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Published: October 26, 2009 Process for Patients
Patients wanting to participate in a clinical trial should consult their oncologist about whether they are a candidate for any currently open clinical trial. Research studies define very clearly the question they are trying to answer and have very strict criteria as to who is eligible and not eligible to participate. It is possible that a patient may not be suitable for any currently open study run by the Systemic Therapy Clinical Trials Unit (STCTU).
The oncologist and/or a research nurse or intern will discuss the appropriate trial with you in more detail. You will be given a consent form to read which will help you decide if you want to participate. Your care at the BC Cancer Agency is not affected by whether or not you choose to join a research trial. As with any treatment, a participant may choose to stop participating in a trial at any time and will still continue to receive the best available care. Any participant planning to withdraw from a study should discuss this decision with their treating oncologist.
Process for Researchers
Researchers wanting to open a clinical trial through the Vancouver Island Centre STCTU are required to submit a copy of the research proposal to Lesley Lee ( llee@bccancer.bc.ca) and complete a Resource Impact Assessment form. The STCTU Steering Committee evaluates, and subsequently may approve to open, a trial. The Steering Committee meets on the fourth Friday of each month.
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