A New York Times health reporter explains what clinical trials are, why they are important and how they can help inform us. Credit...Ricardo Tomás Supported by By Nina Agrawal Nina Agrawal is a health ...

Surveys show that a lot of people don’t have much information about clinical trials. Here's what you need to know about clinical trial costs.

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Clinical trial design decisions impact costs, access, and evidence gaps, with breast cancer as the most studied disease globally. The US leads in trial activity, with China showing rapid growth, ...