For Patients

Clinical trials are research studies that work to develop new treatments for diseases, such as cancer. Clinical trials may also study prevention, survivorship, detection and diagnosis.

Clinical trials are vital to developing treatments and getting them approved for use. Clinical trials are also key to finding out what causes cancer and how to prevent cancer from developing. New advances in cancer detection and treatment are all due to clinical trials.

People volunteer to participate in clinical trials. Every clinical trial has specific eligibility requirements for participants.

There are clinical trials available for people with all types and all stages of cancer. There are also studies available for prevention and new ways to detect cancer. 

Clinical trials are not guaranteed to have a benefit for patients participating. However, patients may be exposed to new therapies that could have a clinical benefit. New therapies tested in clinical trials could also benefit future patients.

Some patients may receive a placebo. However, patients will always receive the standard of care in addition to a placebo. Your disease will not be untreated. 

One of the best ways to find a clinical trial that is right for you is speaking with your doctor. Also, check out our resources section below!