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Clinical Trial Information for the Public and Study Subjects
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial (also clinical research) is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest ways to find treatments that work in people and ways to improve health. Interventional trials determine whether experimental treatments or new ways of using known therapies are safe and effective under controlled environments. Observational trials address health issues in large groups of people and populations in natural settings.
Why participate in a clinical trial?
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.
How do I find clinical trials being conducted at Duke?
- View a local listing of Clinical Trials at Duke University
- View a listing of clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov in which Duke is participating
Where can I learn more about what to consider before volunteering to be in a clinical trial?
Where can I call to discuss problems, concerns and questions or to obtain information or offer input?
The Institutional Review Board Office at 919-668-5111 can be contacted to discuss problems, concerns and questions or to obtain information or offer input.
Additional Information about Clinical Trials
