Shared from brainandlife.org.
Participating in clinical trials confers many benefits. Enrollees often have access to new drugs that may improve their conditions. They also receive focused attention and monitoring from medical experts and usually learn more about their diseases. Many hear about support groups and other resources and may get a psychological boost from taking some control of their diseases and knowing they’re contributing to research.
The number of trials has increased as more drugs are being developed and tested, which makes finding a trial easier than in years past. All clinical trials in the United States (both privately and publicly funded) are listed at ClinicalTrials.gov, and some are also advertised in newspapers or on television. Most patient organizations and many physicians are aware of upcoming trials and can provide information.