Why conduct medical research studies?
Medications must be carefully tested through medical research studies to demonstarte their safety and effectiveness before pharmaceutical companies are allowed to sell them to the public. Companies can then apply to regulatory agencies for approval to market these drugs to the public. The researchers conducting this study are required to follow a detailed plan called a protocol, which explains all study procedures. This protocol is approved by an independent board and is designed to protect the safety of all study volunteers. Additionally, researchers must provide potential participants with complete answers to any questions they have about the study. Medical research studies are necessary to test and, ultimately, develop new treatments for a wide variety of medical conditions. Your participation in the HARMONY program may help researchers find a way to better control type2 diabetes. However, your participation is completely voluntary, and you may leave the study at any time, for any r
