Each clinical research study has different requirements for participants such as age, sex or medical condition. It is important that different kinds of people are involved in the trial, men and women from different races. People respond differently to medicines and other treatments so it is important to include all kinds of people.

The research team will look at your medical history and study requirements to find out if you are eligible. The team will also tell you what it means to be involved in the study and what the risks and benefits are during the informed consent process.

Every day, research uncovers new information about medical conditions and possible therapies.

Your involvement in clinical studies could help in the development of new medications. Many people may benefit by one person who is willing to become involved. You can contribute to the understanding of diseases that affect people and the development of new therapies.

As a volunteer, you are the most critical link in a long chain of research and esting in the development of new medication for a broad range of health problems.