People interested in clinical trial participation should discuss this option with their physician. It's the best way to learn whether or not an appropriate trial is available, and where it is being conducted. Patients are screened to determine if they are right for a given trial. Sometimes screening involves nothing more than a series of questions and answers. Other times it may require laboratory tests. In any case, these tests are performed only with the patient's consent.

Not every disease will have a clinical trial currently underway. But this situation is constantly changing. Consult your physician or patient support group to learn if research is being planned which may be appropriate for you.

"I found an article on the bulletin board at the hospital...and they were anxious to have people who were interested in trying to get involved with the program."
—Alfred, Clinical Trial Volunteer

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