Every year, millions of people volunteer to take part in clinical trials. For some, it is an opportunity to help advance medical research. For others it is a chance to gain access to latest potential treatment. For everyone, however, it is a very personal decision and one that requires careful thought.
Below are a list of online resources that will help you decide whether participation in a clinical trial is the right decision for you.
Understanding Clinical Trials
An Introduction to Clinical Trials provided by the National Institutes of Health. [open ]Your rights and informed consent
WebMD's information on patients' rights on deciding to participate in a clinical trial [open ]Children and Clinical Studies
US Government website explaining the need for pediatric clinical research and information on child participation. [open ]
