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Clinical Trials: Understanding Clinical Trials Internet URL http://www.cancer.gov/clinical_trials/understanding/ This document also available in Spanish Sponsoring Agency National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health Description This web page describes clinical trials, why they are important, where they take place and who is eligible. The pros and cons associated with trials, informed consent, and the protection of patients in the trials are also discussed. Related Topics Cancer Research Review Date 6/8/2004

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