Some research studies have multiple study arms, or groups. Participants in each arm may follow different study procedures or receive different treatments to compare effects and outcomes. Learn more in the MRCT Center Glossary: mrctcenter.org/glossary/ #MNCCTN #TrialTermsTuesday

Did you know #clinicaltrials can study #cancerscreening? Screening can detect abnormalities before symptoms occur. This can help diagnose cancer early or prevent it from developing in the first place, leading to better outcomes. Learn more: cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/news/al… #MNCCTN

A common myth is that clinical trials are only a last resort for sick people who don't have other options. In reality, there are research studies for everyone! Learn more about cancer trial types on the #MNCCTN blog: cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/news/al… #cancer #clinicaltrials

Are you interested in learning more about what goes into a research study, or beginning to develop a study of your own? UMN CTSI has a research toolkit with tools, guidance, and other resources for conducting health sciences research. Learn more: ctsi.umn.edu/tools/research… #MNCCTN

Happy World #BreastCancer Research Day! Breast cancer research is especially needed for communities facing increased cancer burden and inequities in research, care, and health outcomes. Women of color in particular face these disparities. #cancer #clinicaltrials #MNCCTN

Are you headed to the first week of the Minnesota State Fair? Come hang out with #MNCCTN team for #GoldyVsCancer Day on Friday, August 23! And check out #UMNCancer's list of recommended vendors to enjoy fun, festive, and cancer-fighting foods! #StateFair #MNStateFair #UMNProud

Healing in the Midst of a Cancer Journey is a weekly series from Sept 11-Oct 16 at 3-4:30 p.m. The series, led by UMN CSH, explores topics like mental health and wellbeing, difficult emotions, relationships & community, & tools for healing. Learn more: csh.umn.edu/for-community/…

A concern for clinical trial participants is how their data will be protected. Study data is anonymized or de-identified. This means that information is stored without any identifying characteristics, such as name, date of birth, & address. #MNCCTN #TrialTermsTuesday #cancer

Understanding how breast cancer impacts Black lives is important for reducing these breast cancer disparities. Clinical trials are important for understanding the factors that affect breast cancer and discovering new treatments. Check out our website for trials near you!

Happy #NationalDogDay! Dogs are amazing at bringing comfort, and that's no different for cancer survivors! Studies show that spending time with a therapy dog can reduce stress, improve moods, and even lessen discomfort or pain. Learn more: webmd.com/cancer/therapy… #MNCCTN #cancer

When We Tri(al), led by Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance ™️, is a movement to advance the science of #breastcancer for Black women through clinical trial participation. Learn more about the movement, breast cancer disparities, and reasons to participate in trials. youtube.com/watch?v=B5qgPr… #MNCCTN

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwareness Month. The 5-year survival rate for childhood cancer is more than 80%. This remarkable rate is the result of cancer research! Learn more about children and #cancerresearch on the #MNCCTN blog: cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/news/ch… #clinicaltrials #cancer

September is #BloodCancerAwareness Month. Blood cancers often begin in the bone marrow and can be treated with bone marrow transplants. Did you know the first bone marrow transplant with a matched related donor occurred at University of Minnesota?! Learn more: cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/news/le… #MNCCTN

Diversity in #clinicaltrials is extremely important for treatment efficacy and safety, as well as health equity and ethics. Learn more about barriers and potential solutions like optimized trial design in ACRP - Assoc. of Clinical Research Profession Clinical Researcher journal: acrpnet.org/2024/08/15/div… #MNCCTN

A common study goal is to find out if an intervention has a clinical benefit, such as increased survival time or improved quality of life. Check out this definition and other clinical trial terms in the MRCT Center Glossary: mrctcenter.org/glossary/ #MNCCTN #TrialTermsTuesday

People of all ages can participate in trials. Children's bodies and brains are different from adults', so it is important that children participate in studies to learn more about how diseases and treatments affect them.

September is #HealthyAgingMonth. Cancer survivors have unique issues with aging, especially since aging increases risk and treatments can accelerate aging. A @medscape podcast discusses how clinicians can treat and empower patients navigating this: medscape.com/viewarticle/99… #MNCCTN

A multicenter trial occurs at multiple site locations operated by different health or research systems. #MNCCTN studies are multicenter trials because they are open and enrolling participants at multiple of our 24 sites throughout Minnesota! Learn more: cancer.umn.edu/mncctn/partner…

Meet Dr. Anne Blaes from UMN Medicine & M Health Fairview, a beacon of hope in the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to her work and clinical trials at the U of M Medical School, patients like Bridget are finding new paths to recovery. Watch her story: bit.ly/3B0CA8P

Happy #WorldPharmacistDay! Did you know that pharmacists play a significant role in clinical research? From designing studies to determining dosages and dispensing study treatments, pharmacists are integral to a study's success. Learn more: college.mayo.edu/about/news/new…