Table 3 Clinical trial knowledge responses and score.
Clinical trial knowledge | Patients who answered correctly, n (%) |
|---|---|
Clinical trials are research that test medications, medical devices, or procedures in humans. | 255 (33.4) |
Some clinical trials are sponsored by private companies (generally drug, medical device, or biotech companies) or government agencies. | 181 (23.7) |
Before a clinical trial can begin, an Ethics Committee or an Institutional Review Board will review and approve the trial. | 208 (27.3) |
Clinical trials are usually carried out by a research team led by a specialist known as the Principal Investigator. | 222 (29.1) |
Before you join a clinical trial, your eligibility will be evaluated according to the requirements of the study. | 251 (32.9) |
Your doctor can decide on your behalf and enroll you in a clinical trial without your consent if he thinks it benefits you. | 238 (31.2) |
Before joining a clinical trial, you will be informed of the details of the trial, including the purpose and objective of the trial, the procedures involved, the risks and benefits involved. | 268 (35.1) |
After you are enrolled in a clinical trial, you can withdraw freely from the trial at any time. | 203 (26.6) |
Score | 29.9 ± 36.8 |
