There are many reasons why people consider joining a clinical trial or research study. Some people are looking for new types of treatments. Other people are interested in helping others.

Research participation isn’t always for everyone, though. We hope the information you find here will help you decide whether enrolling in a clinical trial or research study is right for you.

There are many different types of studies and one might be right for you. Click here to learn more.

If you want to search for a clinical trial or research study that you might qualify for, please use our Search Tool. You can also call (phone number) and talk to someone who can do a search for you.

If you’re still trying to decide whether participating in a clinical trial is right for you, we have an online decision aid to help. Answer just 7 easy questions, and we can give you some answers.

Do you have more questions about clinical trial and research study participation? Check our FAQs page.

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What kind of study is right for you?

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Find out if you should participate in a trial or research study

There are many types of studies to choose from. Even healthy people can join studies that help us learn more about diseases and illnesses. We designed an easy to understand diagram that will break the trial decision process into smaller steps giving you a clear overview of what's involved and factors you should take into consideration when you decide to sign up for a trial.

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