Should I participate in a clinical trial?

Participants in clinical trials play an important and necessary role in the development of new treatments that save and extend lives. By participating in a clinical trial you may not only receive treatment for your medical condition but you may be helping to find a cure to prevent the disease in future generations. Every year millions of people throughout the world participate in clinical trials. Some of the reasons they choose to participate are:

• They have a medical condition that is not controlled by available medicine
• They want additional medical care such as physical exams, diagnostic and lab tests, or medical equipment that may be provided to qualified participants at no cost
• They want to learn more about their medical condition
• They may discover undiagnosed medical problems
• They may help discover new medical treatment for themselves, family members or other people
• They may receive medication or education to treat their medical condition at no cost

However, clinical trials are not for everyone. Qualifying participants must meet a strict list of inclusion criteria to qualify. Participants must also be willing and able to follow the trial protocol and scheduled clinic visits.

If you feel you may benefit from participating in a clinical trial or want to help solve a piece of the puzzle in the discovery of new treatments that can improve the lives of people in your community and around the world, please contact one of our research associates at 630.723.3485.