Clinical trials are studies in which individuals voluntarily agree to go through new medical treatments (under strict medical supervision) in order to identify the most effective cures with the fewest possible side effects. These trials can be conducted on human beings, animals, or both. They usually last for several months and are supervised by medical professionals. Such clinical trials help to transform and mold the landscape of modern healthcare.
CRF Clinical Trials Explained
There are many types of CRF clinical trials conducted on cosmetic surgery procedures. One such clinical trial is the clinical trial of cosmetic surgery procedures. There are currently several clinical trials underway with cosmetic surgery procedures such as eyelid lifts, brow lifts, and Botox injections. While clinical trials are useful in identifying promising cosmetic surgery procedures, some critics argue that they lack sufficient evidence to show that these procedures are effective. Others point out that these clinical trials may not accurately represent the safety and effectiveness of newer, safer cosmetic surgery techniques.
How Are They Funded?
One of the biggest sticking points of clinical trials is that they are primarily sponsored by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic surgery industries. Because of this, clinical trials are often conducted with the aid of clinical investigators whose salaries are generally higher than those of clinical pharmacists. As a result, clinical trials are often financially motivating, rather than entirely driven by genuine medical concerns. The trials can also be subject to outside influence, such as when one clinical trial’s outcome is used to drum up new research funding.
FDA Approval
It is not uncommon to see clinical trials for personal care products. One such example is the ongoing clinical trials being conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is currently conducting two clinical trials on over-the-counter (OTC) anti-wrinkle cosmetics for the prevention of wrinkles and facial lines. Although the two products have different components, some general information about them is being released in order for the manufacturers to conduct their own clinical testing. Some of the results so far have been promising, but the outcome of larger studies will have to be awaited.
Summary
There has been little clinical testing done on the safety and long-term use of some of the synthetic ingredients used in most cosmetics. However, one cosmetics company claims that its proprietary blends will penetrate your skin safely, even down to the deepest layers of the epidermis. Because of the lack of clinical trials on cosmetics products, it is impossible to say whether or not these claims are true.
When deciding which cosmetics or personal care products to use, you should first consider the ingredients found in each product. What is included in a typical product? Are there any clinical trials involving these ingredients? If not, you might want to look elsewhere. Most companies rely on word of mouth advertising, but don’t rely on it alone. If you take the time to read what is included in the product as well as the clinical testing involved, you can make a more informed decision.