What is a
Research Trial?

A research trial is a study that helps answer important questions about health, treatments, or medical practices. Its main goal is to test if a new treatment or method works well and is safe for people. Research trials can test new medicines, interventions, or therapies.

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In a trial, participants are usually split into two groups. In one group, participants receive a new drug or intervention, called the 'treatment group.' In the other group, participants may receive their usual treatment or no treatment at all, called the 'control group.' Over time, data is collected from each participant to compare if the new intervention works better or has fewer side effects.

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At MARC, we run different kinds of research trials. Our trials involve two main types: clinical trials and observational studies.

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Clinical trials test new treatments, drugs, or therapies. They are how we figure out if new treatments are safe and work well. 

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Observational studies collect information about people in their everyday life to learn about their health and memory, but without giving any treatment. Observational research helps us understand how a disease affects the person and the human body, which can direct ideas for new treatments or interventions. ​​