Treatment trials - Finding newer and more effective treatment approaches and options.
Prevention trials - Finding new ways to prevent a specific disease from developing in people who have not previously had the disease or to prevent the recurrence of the disease in those already having the disease.
Diagnostic trials - Developing new trials or procedures to identify a particular disease or health condition earlier or more accurately.
Screening trials - Detecting diseases or health conditions before they start to appear as symptoms.
Supportive care / Quality of life trials - Exploring new interventions that can improve the quality of life and comfort level of individuals suffering from chronic disease conditions.
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