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Is Clinical Research Right for Me?

Every disease treatment prescribed today is the result of clinical research. These discoveries are not possible without volunteers like you!

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Is clinical research right for me? Full transcript below.

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Transcript

Clinical research is medical research that involves people. It’s led to the discovery of every disease treatment prescribed today. Study volunteers play a critical role in this process.

Are you interested in joining a study or trial? Clinical research may be right for you if you want to:

  • Help others, including future family members, who may be at risk for certain diseases
  • Receive regular monitoring by medical professionals
  • Test new disease treatments that might work better than those currently available

Be part of the breakthrough. Learn more about participating in research.

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