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Impact of clinical trials on the treatment of melanoma
M Santinami1, A Maurichi, R Patuzzo
1Department of Surgery, Instituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|October 20, 2001
Abstract:
Today the role of clinical trials is being challenged and it seems that this investigative tool does not keep in step with the rhythms imposed by the progress of scientific knowledge and the expectations of the public and media. From the 1970's to the 1990's, however, clinical trials have been the most important way for clinical researchers to find answers to therapeutic questions.
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Clinical trials, once central to medical research, are now facing challenges in keeping pace with scientific advancements and public expectations. This investigative tool
Area of Science:
- Medical research methodology
- Clinical trial design and evaluation
Background:
- Clinical trials have historically been the cornerstone of therapeutic question answering in medicine.
- The period from the 1970s to the 1990s highlights the significant role of clinical trials in medical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current challenges facing the role of clinical trials.
- To assess whether clinical trials are evolving with scientific progress and public demands.
Main Methods:
- The abstract does not specify the methods used.
- Review of historical and contemporary perspectives on clinical trials.
Main Results:
- The abstract suggests that clinical trials are currently being challenged.
- There is a perceived gap between the pace of clinical trials and scientific/public expectations.
Conclusions:
- The traditional role of clinical trials is under scrutiny.
- Adaptation of clinical trial methodologies may be necessary to meet modern scientific and public demands.
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