Clinical trials are necessary before any new drug or medical treatment becomes available to the general public. A clinical study examines the effectiveness of experimental treatments and whether the treatment works as well or better than existing methods. To do this properly, human testing is essential. Many thousands of people participate in medical trials each year.

This site contains everything you need to know about clinical trials. You can discover how medical trials work and what your rights as a participant in a clinical study are. You'll also learn how signing up for trials involving human participants allows you to gain access to the best medical facilities and specialists for your condition. Participate in a clinical study and you'll help not only yourself, but also the thousands of others who could benefit from the trial's results.

Finding Clinical Trials: Making it Easy for You
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find clinical trials that match your needs. Medical trials are currently being held in research sites across the nation; on this site you can find a trial close to you. Let us match you with the clinical study that best fits your needs and condition.

Don't See Your Location or Condition?
If you don't find a nearby trial for the condition you're looking for, register your interest with us using the box to the right and we'll keep you informed. Trials begin for new conditions and in new research locations every day.

Are You Right for This Clinical Trial?
Not all volunteers are right for all clinical trials. Often the researchers have very specific needs and criteria. So how do you find out if your circumstances match the needs of a particular clinical study? Some trials have on-line screening forms where you can test whether you qualify anonymously. Others have call centers whose phone lines are manned by professionals trained to determine whether you match the needs of their particular trials. You can call them and quickly discover whether you qualify for their medical trials.

Human Genome Project
The Human Genome Project is profoundly influencing all areas of medical research. The project has drastically increased the number of clinical trials being run at any given time. The need for human participants has never been higher, nor has the possibility for medical breakthroughs ever been more exciting and promising.