Education Center

The Education Center can help you learn about clinical research and what it means to be a clinical research volunteer.

Choose a topic from a section below to start learning more about clinical research!

1. Before Participation: Answers to frequently asked questions that help you get more general information about clinical research and things to think about before you decide to take part in a trial
   • Important information about clinical research
   • Charts and Statistics: Before participation
   • Informational Videos
   • How to find a clinical trial
   • Questions to ask research staff before joining a study
   • Participant Bill of Rights
2. During Participation: Facts, figures, patient stories, and videos to help you understand the role of a volunteer in a clinical trial
   • Charts and Statistics: During participation
   • Informational Videos
   • Volunteer Perspective articles
3. After Participation: Important information and resources to help appreciate the contribution of research volunteers once their trial has ended
   • Thank You to Medical Heroes
   • Charts and Statistics: After participation
   • Informational Videos
   • Finding Trial Results
   • Volunteer Social Network

In our educational resources you may see clinical trials also referred to as research studies, or medical research.

The volunteers who take part in a clinical trial may also be called participants, or patients.

If you have any questions about our resources or would like more information about clinical research participation, please contact us.