Sometimes referred to as quality of life (QOL) trials, supportive care trials are used to investigate ways to improve the overall well-being and quality of life of individuals with chronic illnesses, even if they may not extend life expectancy. They often focus on managing symptoms and side effects of treatments.
This combination is aimed at improving physical, emotional, and social functioning. Supportive care clinical trials in the United States focus on improving the quality of life for people with conditions such as cancer by addressing symptoms, side effects, and an individual’s emotional well-being.
Trials can involve a variety of interventions, including medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes. Before enrolling in a supportive care trial:
Talk to a physician: Your doctor can help you determine if this type of clinical trial is right for you and matches your specific needs.
Consider your priorities: Think about what’s important to you in terms of managing symptoms and improving your quality of life in order to focus the search for trials.
Set realistic expectations: Clinical trials are research studies and there’s no guarantee that you will benefit from participating. However, they can offer access to new treatments and the opportunity to contribute to important research.
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