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Learn about clinical studies
Short guides for anyone thinking about taking part, or helping someone who is.
What is a clinical study?
A plain-language introduction to clinical studies: what they are, the two main kinds, and why people take part.
Study phases, explained
What Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 mean for a clinical trial, in plain language.
Who can take part
What eligibility criteria are, why studies have them, and how to read them.
Informed consent and your rights
What informed consent means in a clinical study, and the rights every participant keeps.
Questions to ask a study team
A checklist of questions to ask before joining a clinical study.
Costs, travel and payment
What to expect about costs, reimbursement and payment when taking part in a clinical study.
This is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a study could be right for you, and to the study team about the details of a specific study.