By including people of various communities, ages, races, genders and ethnicities, researchers can better understand how people respond to treatments. This helps to ensure that medical advancements are safe, effective, and accessible, ultimately leading to more equitable healthcare for all.
Patient care and safety is prioritized above all else. You’re able to stop participation at any time, and you’ll never be treated as a lab rat or guinea pig.
Here are just a few of the additional benefits research participants experience by joining clinical trials: