Clinical Trials

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Frequently asked questions about clinical trials

Find quick answers about clinical trials, what participation involves, why studies matter, and how to search and get involved.

A clinical trial is a research study that involves people and is designed to answer specific questions about health, disease, treatments, or ways to improve care. It usually involves giving participants an intervention (like medications, a medical device, or even a behavior assigned by a physician/researcher) and studying the results.

Clinical trials can also test interventions (like medications or a medical device) that isn’t yet approved for clinical use. These trials help give patients with serious conditions access to groundbreaking treatments, and for the developers of those interventions to prove their effectiveness.

Clinical studies typically involve volunteers who agree to take part in research to help answer specific health-related questions. Depending on the study, participants may receive a treatment, undergo tests or exams, answer questionnaires, or be observed over time, all under careful medical and ethical oversight.
Clinical studies are important because they help determine whether medical treatments are safe and effective. They advance medical knowledge, improve patient care, and make it possible to develop better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease for current and future patients.
Start by entering one or more keywords into the search bar, such as a condition, location, or type of treatment you are interested in. After submitting your search, you will be taken to a results page where you can review available studies and use filters in the left column to narrow your search.
  • Not yet recruiting: The study has not begun recruiting participants.
  • Recruiting: The study is currently recruiting participants.
  • Enrolling by invitation: The study is carefully selecting participants and is not open to everyone.
  • Active, not recruiting: The study is ongoing, but participants aren't currently being enrolled.
Select the study to view more, where you can review important information about the study. If you would like to learn more, click the “Contact Team” button in the Study Summary section to reach out to the research team.

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