Clinical trials

Clinical trials for hemophilia

This handbook contains basic information about clinical trials for hemophilia. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. For diagnosis or consultation on a specific medical problem, the WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre. Before administering any products, […]

Monitoring Patient Safety in Clinical Trials

Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance during the clinical trial process. There are many levels of study approval and monitoring to protect the safety of participants in clinical trials, and a system in place for collecting and reporting safety outcomes during a study. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and […]

Patient and Healthcare Provider Roles in Clinical Trials

Participants in clinical trials and health care providers have different roles throughout the clinical trial process. It is important that both are educated and fully understand their roles. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. For diagnosis or consultation on a specific […]

Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Clinical Trial

For people considering participation in a clinical trial, it is extremely important to learn as much as possible about the clinical trial, the care expected, the cost, and the team that will be conducting the trial. It is expected that you will have questions, and essential that your questions are answered. It may be helpful […]

How New Therapies Get Tested in Clinical Trials

For a drug to become a treatment that doctors can prescribe, it must first be tested in a series of clinical trial phases, and then assessed and approved by a regulatory agency. Each clinical trial phase has a purpose, and the phases progress in order from Phase 1 to Phase 4. The WFH does not […]

Gene therapy for hemophilia clinical trials pipeline tool

Follow the progress of hemophilia gene therapy clinicals with the WFH Gene Therapy for Hemophilia Pipeline tool to track clinical trials and stay informed about current research. For more information about clinical trials, click here. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. […]

Conduct in Clinical Trials

Clinical trials must be designed to fulfill high scientific and ethical standards. This monograph reviews the basic principles of good clinical trial practice.