02/20/2026
People participate in clinical studies for many reasons.
Some are looking for:
• Access to investigational treatment options
• Structured medical oversight during a study
• The opportunity to contribute to advancements in medicine
Others choose to participate because they want to help improve future treatments for their community and for patients facing similar conditions.
Clinical research is essential to developing safe and effective therapies. Every approved medication available today was made possible because volunteers chose to participate in carefully designed studies.
Participation is always voluntary, and studies follow strict ethical and regulatory standards to protect participants.
To learn more about clinical research and how studies are conducted:
Sources:
National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
U.S. National Library of Medicine — ClinicalTrials.gov