Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Here’s what you need to know - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publications

Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Here’s what you need to know - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publications

Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Here’s what you need to know

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 01, 2016, 9:30 AM
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter

Chances are you’ve seen one of these ads in your local newspaper or on television: “Do you suffer from (insert common medical condition here)? Would you like to participate in a research study to evaluate a new treatment?” If you’re considering joining a clinical trial, make sure you understand the type of study you’d be participating in and know the potential risks.

Read this before you join a clinical trial »