• Clinical Trials.gov (National Institutes of Health)

This site allows individuals to search for federally and privately sponsored clinical research trials. It gives information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers. For a basic understanding and participation information of clinical trials select Understanding Clinical Trials.

Clinicaltrials.gov offers a search engine of clinical research sponsored by both private entities and the federal government. Most of the research sponsored by the federal government is administered by one of the 27 Institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health. If you are looking specifically for a federally-funded clinical trial, and prefer to search by the sponsoring Institute, you can use this list of NIH trials by sponsoring institute.

• Clinical Trials (MedlinePlus)

Includes links to news, overviews, dictionaries, directories and organizations. The sites were selected by librarians at the National Library of Medicine.

• Clinical Trials (National Cancer Institute)

On the National Cancer Institute's site, one can search for different cancer clinical trials by location, learn what clinical trials are and how they are used to help patients.

• Taking Part in Research Studies: What Questions Should You Ask? (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)

This is a complete, easy-to-read list of questions to ask about being in a clinical trial or study. Print and take this with you to talk to your doctor or health provider.

• What Participants Need to Know About Clinical Trials (Merck Manual - Home Edition)

The home edition of the Merck Manual offers a list of key questions to ask before participating in a clinical trial, information on the participation experience, the risks and benefits and the problems and safeguards.

• Why Volunteer? Clinical Trials of Medical Treatments (Food and Drug Administration)

This easy-to-read pamphlet explains what clinical trials are, why people should take part in these studies, how people are protected, risks, questions to ask, and places to go for more information.