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WHY VOLUNTEER |
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| If you have ever taken medicine, then you have most likely benefited from someone else taking the time and making the effort to volunteer for a clinical trial. Scientists are working to improve medications and treatments, but no medical treatment can improve without research and volunteers. No one wants to be diagnosed as “ill”, but we all want a successful treatment when a diagnosis occurs. By volunteering you can help advance knowledge about future treatments that someday you or a loved one may benefit from. | ||||
In addition to helping others, participation in a clinical study may benefit you. In a research study you have the ability to take an active role in your own health and access a possible investigational medication that is not otherwise available. No treatment may reach clinical testing unless there is evidence that there might be an improvement over current therapies. Participants often benefit from the added care and attention a clinical study offers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association web site “research shows that people involved in studies tend to do somewhat better than people in a similar stage of their disease who are not enrolled” because of the high standard of care research patients receive. |
Rating of Quality of Care in Clinical Trials
Quality of Care Relative to Primary Care Professionals
*Statistics from Centerwatch |
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In clinical research, all investigational-related care and medications are provided at no cost to the patient. Along with the investigational-related labs, medications, and exams most studies also offer compensation to the participants in return for their time and travel.
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