Volunteer Perspectives

The stories below are archives from CISCRP’s newsletters that were created as part of our educational awareness campaign to increase public understanding that those who volunteer to take part in clinical trials are genuine “Medical Heroes.” These patients have  shared their experiences with CISCRP and the clinical research enterprise as a whole.

If you or someone you know has been touched by medical research and you’d like to share your story, please contact us.

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A Research Professional Learns Firsthand What Matters Most to Patients

Weighing the Risks of a New Implanted Device

Weighing the Risks of a New Implanted Device

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Patient Sees Clinical Trial as Burdensome but Empowering

3 Women Share Their Perspectives

3 Women Share Their Perspectives

A Double Imperative President, European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA), UK -- Mary Baker She shared her thoughts about the patients for whom she advocates and their perspective on drug development and clinical trials

A Double Imperative: Mary Baker,
President of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) shares her thoughts about the patients for whom she advocates and their perspective on drug development and clinical trials

Several stories from those whose lives have been touched by clinical research

Several stories from those whose lives have been touched by clinical research

A Painful Loss and “Unbearable”  Images Inspire Healthy Volunteer

A Painful Loss and “Unbearable”
Images Inspire Healthy Volunteer

Jenna Korb: Back from the Brink

Jenna Korb: Back from the Brink

Local Nurse Uses Community Outreach to Spread the Word about Clinical Trials

Local Nurse Uses Community Outreach to Spread the Word about Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Inspire Hope in Rosa's Battle for Life

Clinical Trials Inspire Hope in Rosa’s Battle for Life

How a Retired Banker Decides it's Time to Find a Clinical Trial

How a Retired Banker Decides it’s Time to Find a Clinical Trial