How Do You Find Clinical Research Trials For Medical And Mental Health Conditions?
Have you ever wondered whether you could (or should) participate in a clinical trial for medical and scientific purposes? Whether you are motivated by concern about your own health/mental health or that of a family members’, or you would like to contribute in some way to medical research and the scientific community, clinical research trials are something to consider. I’ll explain how to find clinical trials that are paid for by the federal government and others that are privately funded. ~ Search the Library of Medicine Database to Find Clinical Research Trials that Interest You ~ The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a broad, searchable database you can browse to see federally and privately funded clinical trails that are ongoing. In many cases, you can apply to participate as a healthy volunteer or affected party. Some trials (such as oncology) require a physician referral to admit you to the program, others allow you to sign up on your own. Trials can take place in any number
