alt Hacker NewsWhat is the hard part then? My read from here is that it is testing drugs on humans, or rather getting the approvals needed to begin human trials. Is this understanding correct?
What is the hard part then? My read from here is that it is testing drugs on humans, or rather getting the approvals needed to begin human trials. Is this understanding correct?
yes. you have to recruit a diverse and representative population, which is very difficult and time-consuming. then, you have to spend several years conducting the trial. most of the time, the drug either has no effect or is actively harmful. 90% of drugs that go to clinical trials fail!