Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an important part of developing effective treatments for the medical conditions many of us face today. However, becoming familiar with the clinical trials process, understanding the risks and benefits involved, and even finding a clinical trial that’s right for you can be an overwhelming process. The resources in this Web guide provide the guidance you need to find answers to your questions.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is a clinical trial?
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Finding Clinical Trials
At any given time, thousands of clinical trials may be taking place around the world, which means finding the right one could take awhile. Narrow your options by using the search tools recommended in this section.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Various medical associations conduct clinical trials. For example, the American Diabetes Association has a page on clinical trials, as does the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
- Some sites, such as CenterWatch, allow readers to sign up for clinical trial updates by e-mail. Look for these options on other trial listing sites to save valuable search time.
Dulcinea's Picks
For directories of clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov
is a directory of federally and privately funded clinical trials in the U.S. and around the world. The site explains who is eligible to participate in a particular trial, and also provides contact information.
SearchClinicalTrials.org
checks multiple Web sites for clinical trials, and provides study results and other pertinent news developments. To follow updates in the clinical research field, see The Participant quarterly newsletters.
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