How to find and enroll in clinIcal trials
Many people seek to enroll in clinical trials hoping to find options for treatment. Finding the right clinical trial and enrolling in one can be difficult and confusing. When enrolling in a clinical trial people should do it with the mindset that they are doing it for society and that they should not be expected to receive any personal benefits and participating in clinical trials may even put their own health at risk. It is important to consult with your physician before enrolling in a clinical trial. You should not be expected to pay for any experimental treatment or activities directly associated with the clinical trial. Clinical Trials are not required to pay for your own transportation (airfare, gasoline, parking), room, and boarding, but some clinical trials do cover these expenses. It is also helpful to be aware of the inclusion and exclusion criteria for clinical trials you are interested in before you contact the researchers to determine your eligibility. Sometimes, you may not be selected to join a clinical trial for many reasons.
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Other Effective Ways of Finding Clinical Trials Are:
1. Go to www.clinicaltrials.gov
2. Ask your doctor, patient resource organizations, or disease peers about any clinical trials they know about;
3. Search online (Large Hospitals/ Rehabilitation Centers, Universities, Google, Clinical Trial Matchers, …).
WWW.CLINICALTRIALS.GOV
All official clinical trials in the United States are required to register on www.clinicaltrials.gov Go to this website and enter your disease (“spinal cord injuries”) in the search bar. You can filter your search by many options. Using the map tab option is a quick way to find clinical trials close to you. When you find a study that you may be interested in, you can click on it, read information about the trial, and find contact information for the researchers. If you are interested, contact the researcher(s) through the contact information listed on the information page.
If you have more questions you can contact [email protected]
1. Go to www.clinicaltrials.gov
2. Ask your doctor, patient resource organizations, or disease peers about any clinical trials they know about;
3. Search online (Large Hospitals/ Rehabilitation Centers, Universities, Google, Clinical Trial Matchers, …).
WWW.CLINICALTRIALS.GOV
All official clinical trials in the United States are required to register on www.clinicaltrials.gov Go to this website and enter your disease (“spinal cord injuries”) in the search bar. You can filter your search by many options. Using the map tab option is a quick way to find clinical trials close to you. When you find a study that you may be interested in, you can click on it, read information about the trial, and find contact information for the researchers. If you are interested, contact the researcher(s) through the contact information listed on the information page.
If you have more questions you can contact [email protected]