About Clinical Research
Clinical research studies seek to advance and improve treatment options for many conditions, including mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease. They are designed to answer questions about the safety and effectiveness of potential new medicines.
Quick Facts
Clinical research studies must be performed before a new medicine or treatment can be approved for use and available to the public.
There are common traits that adults must have to participate in clinical research studies, called eligibility criteria. Common criteria include age, gender, medical history, and other medical conditions.
Right now, there are more than 400,000 studies in progress around the world.1
Many conditions affect diverse groups of people, so it is important to have diverse groups of people participating in clinical research studies. Different people may respond differently to treatments.
Why Participate?
Getting actively involved in your own healthcare
Having access to investigational medicine
Helping others by progressing medical research