About
Clinical Research
This section provides background information about the clinical trials process
and what to expect when you volunteer to participate in a clinical trial. Here,
you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about clinical trials and
also suggestions for where to find more information.
CenterWatch
Clinical Trials Listing Service
Database of industry sponsored clinical trial listings for melanoma.
Listing of Studies from the National Cancer Institute
Link to the National Cancer Institute's comprehensive cancer database.
Listing of Studies at ClinicalTrials.gov
Link to ClinicalTrials.gov, a comprehensive listing of federally and privately supported clinical
trials. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Library of Medicine (NLM), has
developed this site in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
New
FDA Drug Approvals – Oncology
A database of new medical treatments in the area of Oncology, approved by the FDA
since 1995. Detailed summary descriptions for each drug are provided including drug
name; manufacturer; mechanism of action; clinical trial results, and side effect
profile.
