This is typical of a Phase II trial following standard protocols.
Again for cancer but still standard procedure. So I guess the real question would be how long does the cream take to show results.
Again for cancer but still standard procedure. So I guess the real question would be how long does the cream take to show results.
Quote:Key points of phase II clinical trials:
Usually, a group of 25 to 100 patients with the same type of cancer get the new treatment in a phase II study. They’re treated using the dose and method found to be the safest and most effective in phase I studies.
In a phase II clinical trial, all the volunteers usually get the same dose. But some phase II studies randomly assign participants to different treatment groups (much like what’s done in phase III trials). These groups may get different doses or get the treatment in different ways to see which provides the best balance of safety and effectiveness.
No placebo (sham or inactive treatments) is used.
Phase II studies are often done at major cancer centers, but may also be done in community hospitals or even doctors’ offices.
Larger numbers of patients get the treatment in phase II studies, so there’s a better chance that less common side effects may be seen. If enough patients benefit from the treatment, and the side effects aren’t too bad, the treatment is allowed to go on to a phase III clinical trial. Along with watching for responses, the research team keeps looking for any side effects
