Participating in ADHD Trials

[ciscrp_official]

Hi everyone! I wanted to share an article which breaks down the pros and cons of participating in ADHD Trials. Please share your thoughts below!

health.usnews.com/health-ca...

Pros:

"...some trials, especially those involving medication, may require more frequent visits to the study location, such frequency often translates to more care, attention and detailed assessments.

"...most clinical trials are either free or have a minimal charge..."

"...helps parents figure out academic struggles of their child; armed with the evaluation, they can ultimately become more of an advocate for their child in the school system."

"...“researchers can document findings and get more insight about how ADHD impacts an individual..."

"...to gain access to new treatments that are not yet available through pharmacies, to gain access to and receive attention from medical experts and clinical trial staff, and to help others in the future by advancing knowledge about a given disease and how to treat it."

Cons:

"Drugs in clinical trials are experimental treatments that may cause side effects, including serious adverse events and even death..."

"Some patients are also concerned that their condition will worsen during the clinical trial if they are given a placebo..."

[hbodu1]

A couple additions to the content or the article. This can apply to all clinical trials, not just ADHD.

Not all clinical trials use experimental drugs. Many trials use combinations of drugs already in use. Phase IV trials use already approved drugs to study long-term outcomes.

Most trials do not require cost. Most will offer free medications and compensate for time and travel.

Conditions may worsen while taking a placebo; however, depending upon the patient (genetics, environment, other medications, etc.) current medication may be ineffective for the patient. A patient can leave a trial at any time for any reason.