Si bien el mesotelioma se considera una forma incurable de cáncer, los nuevos medicamentos y tratamientos pueden mejorar la calidad y la duración de la vida. Los ensayos clínicos de nuevos medicamentos contra el cáncer ofrecen esperanza a las víctimas del mesotelioma.

At Brayton Purcell LLP, our mesothelioma attorneys do more than handle your legal case. We are involved in the lives of our clients, and our goal is to help you obtain the most up-to-date, cutting-edge cancer treatment available. While we have offices based in Northern California and Southern California, our legal practice spans the entire nation. Contact us for an initial consultation about your case.

Beneficios potenciales de los ensayos clínicos de mesotelioma

Los ensayos clínicos son estudios de seguridad y/o eficacia de nuevos medicamentos y procedimientos para tratar enfermedades específicas. Los ensayos clínicos suelen tener tres etapas:

  • Stage 1: Tests the safety of the drug in a small group of patients.
  • Stage 2: Tests the safety and efficacy of the drug in a larger group of patients.
  • Stage 3: Compares the drug’s safety and efficacy to the current standard of care in a large group of patients. Stage 3 clinical trials are usually blinded, with some patients receiving the current standard of care and some receiving the new drug or treatment.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine keeps a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. lists current clinical trials for mesothelioma. As of November 2017, there were 330 clinical trials for mesothelioma. Eighty-six of these trials were recruiting patients.

Cualquier ensayo de un nuevo fármaco o procedimiento conlleva beneficios y riesgos potenciales. Algunos medicamentos pueden resultar más efectivos que el tratamiento estándar actual. Otros medicamentos pueden ser menos efectivos y pueden tener efectos secundarios inaceptables. Antes de tomar cualquier decisión sobre si participar en un ensayo clínico, debe analizar los posibles tratamientos con su médico.

Información legal para pacientes con mesotelioma y sus familias

For more than 40 years, Brayton Purcell LLP has represented clients affected by the devastating effects of asbestos-related cancer. Our California mesothelioma lawyers will work hard to help you recover damages from those responsible for your asbestos-related disease. For a free evaluation of your potential case, contact our team of mesothelioma lawyers.