The research might also lead to treatments or even cures.

But she's happy she took part in a study that could lead to better treatments for those not so lucky.

And while not all the experiments lead to new treatments, a few change the landscape of the disease.

He hopes his research will lead to more effective treatments.

Many scientists believe that such research could lead to treatments for Alzheimer's and other diseases.

That could lead to other tests or treatments you don't need.

Learning about specific genes could also lead to better treatments.

The finding that other diseases are related and a better understanding of where the disease comes from may lead to more effective treatments.

A better understanding of how tumors form and grow could lead to new treatments.

Even when clinical trials do not lead to effective new treatments, they often answer important questions and help move research forward.