A qualitative assessment of the experience of participating in a cancer-related clinical trial.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the experiences of patients enrolled in a cancer-related clinical drug treatment trial utilising a qualitative focus-group methodology. Specifically, this study aimed to explore the impact of social and family support, the challenges and advantages of taking part in a clinical trial and the experiences of patients at the conclusion of the trial.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted at a public hospital in Melbourne in 2008.