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This article is sponsored by Janssen<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you been newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? Learn if a clinical trial is right for you.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic NSCLC or have a specific mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene, the Copernicus clinical trial might be an option for you. The Copernicus clinical research study is evaluating the addition of an investigational medication to an oral medication and chemotherapy for NSCLC.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a clinical research study, and why is it important? <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A clinical trial, also called a clinical research study, is a carefully designed scientific evaluation of an investigational medication. Clinical trials help doctors and researchers determine if an investigational medication is safe and\/or effective for the treatment of a condition, disease, or disorder.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinical trials are completely optional, and each one has a specific set of criteria a participant must meet to join. Clinical studies, conducted by doctors and researchers, often require a large number of volunteers to participate in a single study, and sometimes thousands are needed to obtain reliable information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I expect if I join a clinical trial?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you qualify and choose to join a clinical trial, you will first sign an informed consent form (ICF). \u201cInformed Consent\u201d is a process of information exchange before an adult agrees to participate in a clinical trial. During this process, you will be asked to read the ICF, and a study doctor or member of the research team will explain all the details of the study and answer your questions. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By signing the ICF, you agree to volunteer to take part in the study, you understand the study procedures, risks, and potential side effects, and that you can leave the study at any time, for any reason. If you don\u2019t understand what is expected of you or what is written in the document, you should continue to ask questions and talk with the study doctor, your family, or others that you trust, until you feel you understand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the purpose of the Copernicus study?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The purpose of this clinical research study is to determine the safety and efficacy of the addition of an investigational medication in combination with another oral therapy or chemotherapy for adults who have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Am I eligible for the Copernicus study?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You may be able to participate in this study if you:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n