Top Santé often talks to you about scientific research and clinical trials. Well, be aware that participating in it would improve health, regardless of the outcome of the research. Scientists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have pooled the results of 21 studies on pregnancy and reproductive health including 20,160 women.
In their study published in An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the researchers were able to determine that women who participate in clinical trials in obstetrics and gynecology are 25% more likely to see their health improve, compared to women who do not take not part of this work. And this, even if the test is inconclusive or does not give positive results. The greatest benefits have been seen in high quality trials and when the intervention or product tested is not available elsewhere.
Attract participants
Clinical trials are often seen as experimental, risky, even dangerous, and do not always find enough participants, especially women who are under-represented. They do carry certain risks that must be made very clear to volunteers, but for scientists, these new data obtained in this research could make them more attractive. “We hope that our study will bring about a change in attitudes and encourage more doctors and women to participate in clinical trials,” enthuses Professor Khalid Khan of QMUL University. He believes that research is sometimes safer than everyday medicine because it requires additional safety measures.
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