Every year, millions of people volunteer for clinical trials. A clinical trial is a research study carefully designed to answer specific questions about vaccines, new medications or new ways of using known medications. Clinical trials measure the medication’s ability to treat a medical condition and how safe it is to use. Individuals participate in clinical trials for many reasons, some of which include:
- They may learn more about their medical condition
- They may gain access to treatments that are not available to the public
- They want expert medical care (physical exams, diagnostic tests, lab tests and physician advice) at leading health care facilities, which is often available at no cost
- They may want to help in discovering new medicines or treatments for themselves, family members and their community
Does this sound like a good fit for you? Learn more about clinical research at VWC.
