Tools to learn more about clinical research for Veterans
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) created a library of resources to give a general overview of clinical research and to help you determine if taking part in a study/trial is right for you.
You can visit their respective websites to learn more: NCI and NIH.
WHY CLINICAL STUDIES?
According to the NIH, clinical research is the study of health and illness in people. Different types of clinical studies are used in different circumstances. For example, cancer clinical trials test if a treatment will help.
NIH
Why should I join a clinical trial? Watch the linked video from NIH for more information.
The NIH Clinical Trials and You website is a resource for people who want to learn more about clinical trials.
NCI
Should you join a clinical trial? Watch the linked video from NCI for more information.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS
The NCI offers videos of the following information. Please click on the topics below to learn more:
STEPS TO GET INVOLVED WITH CLINICAL TRIALS
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, you have options
to help you find the right fit.
NIH: Finding a clinical trial
NCI: Please watch the short informational video linked here.
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