Phase 1 Clinical Trials

Phase 1 clinical trials are the first step in testing a new medical treatment or drug in humans. Usually involving a small group of healthy volunteers or patients, their main goal is to assess the safety, dosage ranges, and side effects of the treatment. Researchers closely monitor participants to ensure safety and gather initial data on how the drug behaves in the body. This phase helps determine if the treatment is safe enough to proceed to further testing in larger groups. It’s a crucial step in developing new medicines, ensuring they are safe before wider use.