Table 5

Comparison with treatment in non-trial setting

Information about:Told much more about trial drug n (%)Told a little more about trial drug n (%)Told same amount n (%)Told less about trial drug n (%)Told far less about trial drug n (%)Unable to compare n (%)Not discussed n (%)Not applicable n (%)
Figures in tables are given to nearest whole number. n=78 in all cases.
The way the drug works?25 (32) 5 (6) 9 (12)3 (4)36 (46)
How to take the drug?17 (22) 4 (5)40 (51)5 (6) 3 (4)9 (12)
Possible side effects?28 (36)11 (14)19 (24)3 (4)5 (6)12 (15)
What to do if patient experienced side effect?31 (39)11 (14)21 (27)5 (6)11 (14)