I agree with most of the participants in the forum that clinical studies/trial comes with a risk and a side effects. However, it is crucial for the researchers and doctors to perform these clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of the new drug or medical device. As we learned from this week lecture, that prior to signing up for the clinical trials, there are consent forms and clinical protocol that the doctor or researcher must review with the patient. It is understood that patient might feel the side effects and it can sometime be severe. Many patients are reluctant to participate after looking at the side effects, but it may not always occur. Prior to carrying out the clinical trials, the researcher adheres to the FDA guidance and prepares the protocol to make sure it is going to be safe. All in all, clinical trials and studies can bring new and reliable treatment to the market in curing various health problems.