About Clinical Trials

If you are considering participating in a clinical trial, it is important to take the time to learn as much as you can about the trial and the potential risks and benefits to you.

Below are several sites that have information that can help you in deciding whether participating in a clinical trial is right for you:

Understanding Clinical Trials
An Introduction to Clinical Trials, provided by the National Institutes of Health.

Your rights and informed consent
WebMD's information on patients' rights on decding to participate in a clinical trial.

CISCRP Participant Info Center
Information from the Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation.