Participating in Clinical Trials

Table of Contents

• What is Clinical Trial?
• Finding a Clinical Trial
• Informed Consent
• Should I Join a Clinical Trial?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• MedlinePlus - more information on Participating in Clinical Trials

The new clinical trials topic on NIHSeniorHealth will help older adults understand this vital area of medical research. Older adults who log on to NIHSeniorHealth.gov will find information to help them make informed decisions, including questions they should ask and the answers they should look for if they are thinking of joining a trial. The new topic explains basic terms, the types and phases of trials, the informed consent process and the benefits, risks, and built-in safeguards for trial participants.

Developed by the National Library of Medicine, Participating in Clinical Trials is the latest addition to NIHSeniorHealth’s roster of 33 topics targeting the health interests of older adults.

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