Through clinical trials medical science finds new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. If you take part in a clinical trial, you may benefit from a new drug or medical procedure.
People participate in clinical trials for a variety of reasons.
Many people who volunteer for studies do so because it provides them access to new drug treatments before they are available in the marketplace. Others volunteer because they feel good about contributing to medical knowledge. If you decide to join a clinical trial, you will work with a research team. Team members may include doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care providers. . The research team is responsible for your study-related medical care.