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RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS
Research positively impacts the lives of people every day, but research needs YOU. Too many studies end early because there aren’t enough volunteers. We help, by matching you with researchers. Researchers need people with all types of conditions, and healthy people too. Everyone can be the perfect research match! If you are ready please fill out our Clinical Contact Form.
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
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Research is a study that is done to answer a question.
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Scientists do research because they don’t know for sure what works best to help you.
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Some other words that describe research are clinical trial, protocol, survey, or experiment.
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Research is not the same as treatment.
WHY IS RESEARCH IMPORTANT?
Research has led to important discoveries that make our lives better. Some examples are:
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New drugs to treat cancer, diabetes, and other diseases.
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Ultrasound, X-ray machines, and diagnostic tests.
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Vaccines.
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Ways to stop smoking.
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Improved medical procedures.
QUESTIONS TO ASK
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What exactly will happen to me in the research?
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Will there be any unpleasant side effects?
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Will the research help me personally?
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What other options do I have?
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Can I leave the study at any time?
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Will it cost me anything personally?
UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INFORMATION POLICY
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