What is a Clinical Trial
Clinical trial is a type of medical research designed to test the safety and efficacy of new treatment, device or medical approach.
Clinical trials are conducted following strict scientific and ethical standards, with approval from regulatory authorities and the Human
Research Ethics Committees. For the duration of the study participants will receive close monitoring and the findings will contribute to the development and approval of the new intervention.
How do trials work?
Idea & Discovery
Researchers develop a new treatment and write a detailed protocol.
Safety First
Independent ethics committee reviews the study to protect participants.
Participant Enrolment
Volunteers who meets the criteria are invited to join. Participation is voluntary.
Treatment & Monitoring
Participants receive care and regular eye exams to track progress.
Result & Learning
Researchers study the data to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the treatment.
Clinical Trial Phases
First in Human
Assesses the safety of a new drug, determine appropriate dosage and side effects.
Small number of participants.
Assess Efficacy
Efficacy and safety evaluated at this stage.
Comparison with approved treatments
Product is compared with the standard treatment for the condition to confirm efficacy.
Post Approval Monitoring
Follows approval of the drug, and assesses long term effectiveness and safety as used in the general population.