Clinical Trials

“Clinical trials are part of clinical research
and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials
look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease”.1

Umbrella

What may the Clinical Trials Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Clinical Trials/Research/Studies

Clinical Trials

What are clinical trials?

DotS the definition of clinical trials may vary. The (United States) National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) definition is:

“Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease”.2

In NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? the NIH also explain:

“Clinical trials can study:

  • New drugs or new combinations of drugs
  • New ways of doing surgery
  • New medical devices
  • New ways to use existing treatments
  • New ways to change behaviors to improve health
  • New ways to improve the quality of life for people with acute or chronic illnesses”.3

Goal

What is the goal of clinical trials?

In NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part Part? the NIH elaborate on:

“The goal of clinical trials is to determine if these treatment, prevention, and behavior approaches are safe and effective”.4

Participation

Why do people participate in clinical trials?

In Is A Clinical Trial Right for You? the (United States National Institute of Health) NIH MedlinePlus Magazine explain:

Clinical Trials

“Some people participate in clinical trials because none of the standard (approved) treatment options have worked, or they are unable to tolerate certain side effects. For others, it’s an opportunity to help researchers find new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases”.5

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to participate in a clinical trial?

If you would like to participate in a clinical trial it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. In Get Involved In Research: Why Get Involved In Research Studies? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

“Choosing to join a study is a personal decision. Before you join a study, learn about what you will be asked to do and how much time this might take. Also ask about possible risks and benefits. Researchers can provide you with a ‘plain language explanation’ of the study which will help you with your decision”.6

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  1. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [United States]
  2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [United States]: Patients & Consumers
  3. Australianclinicaltrials.gov.au [Australian Clinical Trials]
  4. Bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk [Be Part of Research, National Institute of Health and Care Research, United Kingdom]
  5. Clinical Research FAQ
  6. Clinical Trials
  7. Clinical Trials: How Do I Take Part In A Clinical Trial?
  8. ClinicalTrials.gov
  9. ClinicalTrials.gov: Glossary of Terms
  10. ClinicalTrials.gov: Menopause
  11. ClinicalTrials.gov: Menopause Clinical Trials
  12. ClinicalTrials.gov: Patient Resources
  13. ClinicalTrials.gov: Perimenopause
  14. ClinicalTrials.gov: Postmenopause
  15. Cochrane.org
  16. Cochrane.org: Our Evidence
  17. Cochranelibrary.com
  18. Genome.gov [National Human Genome Research Institute, United States]
  19. Get Involved In Research
  20. Glossary of Research Terms
  21. Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials
  22. International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) [World Health Organization]
  23. Is A Cancer Clinical Trial Right for Me?
  24. Is A Clinical Trial Right for You?
  25. Learn About Clinical Studies
  26. Mayo Clinic Proceedings Explores Digital Transformation of Clinical Trials
  27. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You [National Institutes of Health, United States]
  28. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics [National Institutes of Health, United States]
  29. NIH Research Matters
  30. National Institute for Health and Care Research [United Kingdom]
  31. Nihr.ac.uk [National Institute of Health and Care Research, United Kingdom]
  32. Studies Recruiting [Australia]
  33. Women In Clinical Trials: Research and Policy [Food and Drug Administration, United States]

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  1. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 24 April 2025. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 28 September 2025
  2. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 24 April 2025. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 28 September 2025
  3. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 24 April 2025. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 28 September 2025
  4. NIH Clinical Research Trials and You: The Basics – What Are Clinical Trials and Why Would I Want To Take Part? This Page Last Reviewed on 24 April 2025. National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm Accessed: 28 September 2025
  5. Is A Clinical Trial Right for You? 11 August 2020. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/is-a-clinical-trial-right-for-you Accessed: 28 September 2025
  6. Get Involved In Research: Why Get Involved In Research Studies? https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/research/get-involved-in-research Accessed: 28 September 2025
Topic Last Updated: 28 September 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 28 September 2025

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