Clinical Trials

American Cancer Society: Clinical Trials - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Use this free and confidential service to help locate a cancer clinical trial, based on your situation and personal preferences. You can also learn all about clinical trials here.
Also in Spanish.

Cancer.Net: Clinical Trials - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health care decisions.
Also in Spanish.

Cancer Support Community: Clinical Trials for Cancer  - This organization is dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation - The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research and the role each party plays in the process. CISCRP provides a wealth of information on how to become an informed clinical research participant.

Clinical Trials.gov - ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.

ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group - The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group is a multidisciplinary, membership-based scientific organization that designs and conducts biomarker-driven cancer research involving adults who have or are at risk of developing cancer.

MedlinePlus: Clinical Trials - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.
Also in Spanish.

National Cancer Institute: Clinical Trials - The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Use this site to learn about clinical trials and to locate clinical trials around the country.
Also in Spanish.

National Institutes of Health: Why I Should Participate in a Clinical Trial - The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency.

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey: Clinical Trials - As New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Care Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute along with its partner RWJ Barnabas Health offer access to cutting-edge clinical trials throughout the state of New Jersey.

Stand Up To Cancer: Cancer Clinical Trials - Stand Up To Cancer works relentlessly to offer the newest, most effective, and most promising cancer treatments to patients quickly by bringing together the best minds to collaborate, innovate, and share cancer research.

 

Interactive Tutorials / Videos
 

Cancer Clinical Trials: What is a Clincial Trial? - This video from the National Institues for Health tells you what a clinical trial is in a general sense.

Clinical Trials and Safety - Dr. Eric Singer explains how clinical trials are reviewed to ensure the safety of the patients involved.

What Are Clinical Trials - Dr. Richard Goldberg explains what clinical trials are, as well as their importance in finding new cancer treatments.

YouTube Playlist: Clinical Trials - A series of videos on clinical trials, curated by the Resource and Learning Center.
 

October 2023