Re: DRUG STUDIES
Jo Ellen Finkelstein (ghellen(AT)ninenet.com)
Fri, 21 Nov 1997 19:59:42 -0600
AZMAINIAC wrote:
>
> Joellen,
> I was involved in a blind study for the baclofen pump. The doctor ran tests
> to see if I would be able to participate. At the first meeting were two
> other possible candidates. One of them has become a close friend, but he
> did not meet the criteria for the study.
> During the blind study, the doctor kept referring to FDA protocol to make
> sure he didn't miss anything. The FDA sets the criteria for all drug tests
> and they must be followed.
> JohnHi, I know that they have to do it this way but I guess I just feel so
frustrated sometimes!!! I have so many things I still want to do and now
it feels like I just get by day to day sometimes. 2 steps forward and 1
1/2 back!!!! I really didn't want to sound whinney or ungrateful for
the research that is being done, I guess thats why I still need to work
on my patients level. I used to be able to wait and work with the
people that I took care of, now it seems like time goes by so quickly
and it's leaving me in the dust! Joellen