Phase I Clinical Trials: Participant Insights, Systemic Pressures, and Safety-First Protocols

Dive into the complex world of Phase I clinical trials, where healthy volunteers test new drugs for safety in exchange for financial compensation. Discover the unspoken dynamics and perverse incentives that lead participants to strategically manage disclosures and navigate strict exclusion criteria to maintain eligibility and maximize their income. Understand the prevalent "better safe than sorry" atmosphere that shapes this challenging research environment and influences participant behavior.