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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are studies of new drugs, procedures and other treatments in people. Doctors use clinical trials to develop new treatments for serious diseases such as cancer. In this section you can learn about clinical trials in general, find tools to help you decide if a clinical trial may be right for you, and search for specific studies you may be eligible for.

Learn About Clinical Trials

Types and Phases of Clinical Trials

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Protecting People in Clinical Trials

Being in a Clinical Trial

Finding a Clinical Trial

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Flyer: Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment

Cancer clinical trials help scientists and doctors learn if a new treatment is safe and effective for people with cancer. Learn more.

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This short video provides answers to some of the most common questions that people with cancer have about clinical trials.

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