Is the National Cancer Institute legitimate?

This website offers free, credible, and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites. The information on this site is science-based, authoritative, and up-to-date.

Does NIH pay for clinical trials?

The Clinical Center does not charge patients for participation and treatment in clinical studies at NIH. In addition, in certain emergency circumstances, you may qualify for help with travel and other expenses.

How do I participate in clinical trials for cancer?

  1. Step 1: Gather details about your cancer.
  2. Step 2: Find clinical trials.
  3. Step 3: Take a closer look at the trials that interest you.
  4. Step 4: Contact the team running the trial.
  5. Step 5: Ask questions.
  6. Step 6: Make an appointment.

Do you get paid for cancer clinical trials?

While some research studies will pay participants for their time and effort, cancer clinical trials do not pay people to participate. Federal law requires most insurance companies to cover “routine patient care costs” incurred during an approved clinical trial.

Who funds the NCI?

NCI receives its budget from the United States Congress as part of the federal budget process through appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services and NIH. The Office of Budget and Finance supports the NCI director and senior NCI staff on budget-related activities.

Is National Cancer Institute part of NIH?

Established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Is treatment at NIH free?

Patients at the Clinical Center consent to participate in research studies (protocols) and are treated without charge. Unlike most hospitals, the Clinical Center does not routinely provide standard diagnostic and treatment services.

How do you qualify for clinical trials?

Often researchers decide who qualifies to participate in a clinical trial based on:

  1. Age.
  2. Gender.
  3. Having the disease or health condition being studied (patient volunteers)
  4. Not having the disease or health condition being studied (healthy volunteers)

How long does it take to get accepted into a clinical trial?

There is no typical length of time it takes for a drug to be tested and approved. It might take 10 to 15 years or more to complete all 3 phases of clinical trials before the licensing stage. But this time span varies a lot. There are many factors that affect how long it takes for a drug to be licensed.

Who qualifies for clinical trials?

Each study has its own rules about who can — or cannot — participate. This is called “eligibility.” Your eligibility may be based on your age, gender, overall health, type and stage of a disease, treatment history, and other conditions. Not everyone is chosen to participate.

How much does it cost to participate in a clinical trial?

The average cost of phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials across therapeutic areas is around $4, 13, and 20 million respectively. Pivotal (phase 3) studies for new drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States cost a median of $41,117 per patient.