Clinical Trial Action Group Public Submissions

NAPWA recently contributed to the Clinical Trial [1]A clinical trial is a research study to answer specific questions about vaccines or new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work in people. Trials are in four phases: Phase I tests a new drug or treatment in a small group; Phase II expands the study to a larger group of people; Phase III expands the study to an even larger group of people; and Phase IV takes place after the drug or treatment has been licensed and marketed. Action Group. NAPWA has been closely engaged in clinical [2]Pertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of participants, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science. trials involving PLHIV [3]Person (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA. throughout its history. Clinical trials of HIV antiretroviral [4]A medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. medications have played a crucial role in improving treatment for PLHIV, gaining early access to novel drugs, building and maintaining a high level of expertise among HIV clinicians, and creating a population of highly informed health consumers.

NAPWA has played a central role in consumer advocacy and has strong collaborative relationships with pharmaceutical companies, clinical researchers, networks of medical practitioners and trial participants.

NAPWA strongly supports the conduct of clinical trials in Australia - see our Submission attached.

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NAPWA Clinical Trial Action Group Submission PDF [5]	414.95 KB	PDF