About Clinical Studies

What is a clinical study?

Clinical research takes place in clinical studies (also called clinical trials). It is essential for advancing the management or treatment of medical conditions and diseases.

One reason why clinical studies are required is to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational treatment for medical conditions and diseases. However, in some clinical studies, researchers may want to collect information about the course of a disease or condition and its impact on participants’ lives. These types of studies do not include any investigational treatment. They are called noninterventional or observational studies.

The SPIRIT Study is an observational study which means it only collects information and does not involve any treatment or therapy.

Who is involved in clinical studies?

Clinical studies take place in clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.

During a clinical study, a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals will support you and your loved one. Each member of the study team is committed to the health and well-being of the study participant, as well as the involved caregivers.

If you’d like to know more about the overall process of how new medicines are discovered, tested and developed, you can watch the video below.