What are your thoughts regarding people who become participants in a clinical trial but leave before the trial ends?

"Without knowing why a participant chooses to leave a trial, it would be difficult to say exactly how I feel about their exiting the trial. Some people become ill or cannot take the effects of the treatment and are forced to leave, while others simply change their minds."

"I imagine that people who have worked with clinical trials longer than me may be a bit more opinionated concerning the matter. I think each person should weigh the risks and benefits before agreeing to a trial. However, it is understandable if circumstances arise that could not be predicted."