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How Safe Are Drug Trials?

A look at clinical drug trials and the risks to those involved

A look at clinical drug trials and the risks to those involved. The programme looks at how and why new drugs are studied, following a drug trial whereby six men testing it became extremely ill. In the light of the incident medical experts outline the process involved in a drug trial and the risks for individuals who agree to take part in such trials. Guests include Sir Iain Chalmers.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project