Understanding Clinical Trials

Who sponsors clinical trials?

Clinical trials are sponsored by government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pharmaceutical companies, individual physician-scientists, health care institutions and organizations that develop medical devices or equipment. Trials can take place in a variety of locations such as hospitals, universities, physicians’ offices or community clinics.

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