Adhesion trials from clinicaltrials.gov

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An Introduction to Clinical Trials
Participation in Clinical Trials
Glossary of Clinical Trials Terms
Links to General Information on Clinical Trials
An Introduction to Clinical Trials
Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. The following frequently asked questions provide introductory information about clinical trials. In addition, it is often helpful to talk to a physician, family members, or friends about deciding to join a trial. After identifying some trial options, the next step is to contact the study research staff and ask questions about specific trials.
What is a clinical trial?
Why participate in a clinical trial?
Where do the ideas for trials come from?
Who sponsors clinical trials?
What is a protocol?
What is a placebo?
What is a control or control group?
What are the different types of clinical trials?
What are the phases of clinical trials?
What is an "expanded access" protocol?
Participation in Clinical Trials
For those considering participation in a clinical trial, the following frequently asked questions are important in understanding the role of the participant and the unique process of clinical trials.
Who can participate in a clinical trial?
What happens during a clinical trial?
What is informed consent?
What kind of preparation should a potential participant make for the meeting with the research coordinator or doctor?
What should people consider before participating in a trial?
Does a participant continue to work with a primary health care provider while in a trial?
What are side effects and adverse reactions?
What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
How is the safety of the participant protected?
Can a participant leave a clinical trial after it has begun?
Current adhesion trials

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Pediatric Multicenter Study of REPEL-CVCondition: Adhesions
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DuraGen Plus® Adhesion Barrier for Use in Spinal SurgeryConditions: Spinal Injuries; Adhesions
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Pregabalin for Abdominal Pain From AdhesionsConditions: Abdominal Pain; Surgical Adhesions
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Recruiting
Collagenase in the Treatment of Zone II Flexor Tendon Adhesions in the HandCondition: Hand Zone II Flexor Tendon Adhesions
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Recruiting
Use of G-CSF to Obtain Blood Cell PrecursorsConditions: Chronic Granulomatous Disease; Healthy; Immunologic Disease; Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome; Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
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Recruiting
Study of the Composition of Dental PlaqueConditions: Dental Caries; Dental Plaque; Periodontal Disease
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Recruiting
Genetic Factors in Age-Related Macular DegenerationCondition: Macular Degeneration
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Recruiting
Efalizumab to Treat UveitisConditions: Uveitis; Intraocular Inflammatory Diseases
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Recruiting
Raptiva to Treat Sjogren's SyndromeCondition: Sjogren's Syndrome
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Recruiting
Determination of Lymphocyte JAM-C Expression in Patients With Psoriasis VulgarisConditions: Psoriasis; Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Recruiting
Evaluation of Patients With Immune Function AbnormalitiesCondition: Immune System Diseases

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