Torre K, Shahriari M
Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT.
Int J Womens Dermatol. 2017 Jan 27;3(3):180-183. doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2016.12.001. eCollection 2017 Sep.
Clinical trials are the backbone of modern day medicine. Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies are critical for advancement in medicine and dermatology. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are among the most common health problems in the United States. Clinical trials can provide treatments that not only offer objective improvements in clinical disease status but also subjective improvements in the quality of life of patients who are afflicted with the disease. In this article, we discuss the processes and resources of a clinical trials unit and the challenges that can be encountered during the study process. It is critical to engage in clinical trials to treat patients most effectively with new and innovative therapies that are rooted in trial-validated, evidence-based medicine.
临床试验是现代医学的支柱。随机、双盲、安慰剂对照研究对于医学和皮肤病学的进步至关重要。银屑病和特应性皮炎等皮肤疾病是美国最常见的健康问题之一。临床试验不仅可以提供能客观改善临床疾病状况的治疗方法,还能为主患该疾病患者的生活质量带来主观改善。在本文中,我们讨论了一个临床试验单位的流程和资源以及研究过程中可能遇到的挑战。开展临床试验以使用基于试验验证的循证医学的新创新疗法最有效地治疗患者至关重要。