Diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions
31. Why do people participate in clinical trials?
Well conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find improved treatments and preventions for diseases. NIH-funded studies are carefully designed to answer specific medical questions while protecting participants' safety.
Also, participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.
