Research is a critical part of the medical industry and is essential to the development of new treatment options. All of the incredible medical technology that we enjoy today is the product of millions of hours of hard work from researchers all over the globe. Phase III clinical trials involve the assessment of new treatments at a relatively late stage of development, after extensive earlier work and safety testing in humans.
Respiratory SA in Kent Town is the only private respiratory medicine practice in South Australia that offers access to respiratory clinical trials, and currently one trial being run through this facility is investigating bexotegrast for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This is an oral tablet which inhibits molecules on cell surfaces called integrins, which have been implicated in the development of this very serious respiratory condition (https://pliantrx.com/pln-74809/).
Involvement in clinical trials carries potential benefits but also risks, including being assigned to placebo (an inactive control pill). If you are considering involvement in a clinical trial, it is essential to discuss this with your treating medical specialist to ensure full informed consent occurs.
