About Our Clinical Trials

Every drug/medication including over the counter ones such as aspirin and Tylenol are monitored by the FDA.  All medications go through a research process in which they are evaluated for safety, tolerability, and efficacy.   This process usually lasts 8 to 10 years.   The FDA only approves a medication if it is better than what is currently available or if it has less side effects than what is currently available.

Every time you have a headache and take an aspirin or a take an antacid for a stomach you are benefiting from clinical trials.   These drugs went through the research process before they were available to you and me.   Clinical trials play an important role in developing new medications, treatments and devices to treat and control symptoms of conditions and diseases.   Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, alzheimer, HIV/ AIDS, etc… still do not have cures.   Mental health issues are medical conditions and are just as important as other conditions.   Unfortunately many people are ashamed to admit when they have a mental health issue, even though it is a biological abnormality.

To learn more about clinical trials:  http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/info/understand