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| What are the different types of clinical research? |
What are the different types of clinical research?
Different types of clinical research are used depending on what the researchers are studying Below are descriptions of some different kinds of clinical research
Treatment
Treatment research (also called “clinical trials”) generally involves an intervention such as medication, psychotherapy, new devices, or new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy
Prevention
Prevention research looks for better ways to prevent disorders from developing or returning Different kinds of prevention research may study medicines, vitamins, vaccines, minerals, or lifestyle changes
Diagnostic
This refers to the practice of looking for better ways to identify a particular disorder or condition
Screening
Screening research aims to find the best ways to detect certain disorders or health conditions
Different types of clinical research are used depending on what the researchers are studying Below are descriptions of some different kinds of clinical research
Treatment
Treatment research (also called “clinical trials”) generally involves an intervention such as medication, psychotherapy, new devices, or new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy
Prevention
Prevention research looks for better ways to prevent disorders from developing or returning Different kinds of prevention research may study medicines, vitamins, vaccines, minerals, or lifestyle changes
Diagnostic
This refers to the practice of looking for better ways to identify a particular disorder or condition
Screening
Screening research aims to find the best ways to detect certain disorders or health conditions
