Patients have specific knowledge in dealing with their disease and can contribute their own personal perspective.
Patients have specific knowledge in dealing with their disease and can contribute their own personal perspective.

How does a clinical trial work?

The four phases of a clinical trial:

Phase I – Initial human trials to test tolerability

Phase II – Clinical trials to test the efficacy (small group of patients)

Phase III – Clinical trials to test the efficacy of the new substance in comparison to current standard therapy (large patient groups)

Phase IV – Further studies and observations after the drug has been approved by the regulatory authorities

What are the benefits of treatment in a clinical trial?

Values and findings collected from each patient undergoing treatment in a clinical trial must be comparable. Therefore, both the treatment and the sequence and type of follow-up examinations are strictly defined and must be handled in exactly the same way for each patient. Standardization of treatment and follow-up increases the quality of treatment.

Can I discontinue a treatment within the framework of a clinical trial?

Yes, you can withdraw your consent to participate in a study protocol at any time without giving a reason.

Ongoing studies for haemato-oncological patients in Switzerland

SAKK (Swiss Association for Clinical Cancer Research)

Inselspital Bern, University Clinic for Medical Oncology

The table is constantly updated. If you would like to make the listing of your clinical protocols openly available to haemato-oncology patients in your clinic or practice, please do not hesitate to contact us: nfhpsch

Patient referral

HOPOS supports the idea of treating haemato-oncology patients through clinical protocols, as we believe it is essential to take steps forward in the research of new, more effective, and better tolerated drugs. This can only be achieved if enough patients agree to be treated in clinical protocols. Even the standard treatment that can currently be offered was developed through the participation of previous patients in clinical trials.´

Are you planning a clinical trial in Switzerland, and you have too few patients with the appropriate profile? Contact us! We can launch a broad and efficient appeal to our member organizations:  nfhpsch

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