are when a drug is tested in humans for the first time. The testing at this phase looks at the safety of a treatment as well as assessing dosing levels. These studies are generally done with a small group of volunteers over a certain time period. 

test the efficacy of a treatment – or how well it works. These studies are done with a larger group of volunteers. There may be multiple doses of medication being investigated as well as further safety assessments. 

are larger scale studies which involve several thousands of volunteer patients. Phase III studies allow researchers to gain a better understanding of the benefits and possible side effects to the treatments over a longer period of time. After successfully completing the Phase III trials, the company can submit the study information to get approval to market the treatment.

are conducted after a treatment has been approved for sale. Phase IV allows companies and researchers to continue to monitor the treatment as well evaluate how it compares to other treatments.

Each clinical trial uses a different criteria for study involvement, including but not limited to age, disease type, current treatments etc. Our research team will assess all participants on a case by case basis for eligibility.