Drug Trials 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyMedicine and drugsGCSEAll boards Created by: VanessaCreated on: 16-04-17 20:14 What is the FIRST stage of testing drugs? First they are tested using computer models and human cells in a lab. 1 of 9 What is the SECOND stage of testing drugs? Passing the first stage they are then tested on animals. 2 of 9 What is the THIRD stage on testing drugs? The drugs are then tested on healthy volunteers to check if they are safe. 3 of 9 What is the FOURTH stage on testing drugs? Further clinical trials are done to find the optimun dose of the drug. 4 of 9 What is the FIFTH stage on testing drugs? Then they are tested on patients who are suffering from the disease. 5 of 9 What is a placebo? A placebo is designed to appear the same as the drug itself, but it does not actually contain any of the drug. 6 of 9 What do we mean by BLIND TRIALS? The doctor knows what drug is being given to the volunteer but the volunteer is not aware. 7 of 9 What do we mean by DOUBLE-BLIND TRIALS? The volunteer and the doctor both don't know which drug is being given to the volunteer. 8 of 9 What do we mean by an OPEN-LABEL TRIAL? Both the doctor and the volunteer know the drug and the treatment. 9 of 9
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