Why Participate in a Clinical Study
Taking part in a research study means you are not only helping to advance medicine, but also improving the lives and health of those in your local community and around the world. Those who participate in a study have the opportunity to learn more about their health while gaining access to potential new groundbreaking treatments and leading healthcare providers.
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What is a Research Study?
Learn more about the clinical study process and participation.
A research study is medical research aimed at evaluating a potential new medication, treatment option, or device. Research studies are extremely valuable in that new, often groundbreaking options are brought to the public, saving lives and treating disease. Without them, many of the common medications you use today, would not be available.
Participate in a Clinical Study
Participating in a clinical study in your area is easy with MyLocalStudy. To get started, head to our Find a Study page and type in your zip code or select a condition to discover enrolling studies near you.
Once you find a study that’s right for you, you’ll simply fill out the participant application form and hit submit. Shortly after submitting your information, a team member will reach out to you to complete an initial screening for your selected clinical study.
Your information is always kept private!
Study opportunities are enrolling for adults, children and teens, as well as healthy volunteers.
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