Frequently asked questions

A clinical trial is a study that tests new treatments, medications, or medical devices to see if they are safe and effective for people. These trials help us learn how to improve healthcare.

Clinical trials help us:

• Develop new treatments
• Find better ways to prevent diseases
• Improve how we diagnose conditions
• Learn how to manage symptoms better
• Advance medical knowledge and patient care

There are four main phases:

• Phase 1: Tests safety with a small group (20-80 people)
• Phase 2: Looks at effectiveness with a larger group (100-300 people)
• Phase 3: Confirms results in even larger groups (1,000-3,000 people)
• Phase 4: Studies long-term effects after the treatment is approved

• Enter your condition or area of interest
• Add your location or choose "remote trials only"
• Use filters to narrow down results
• Review trials that match
• Bookmark any trials you‘re interested in

Each trial shows:

• Eligibility criteria
• Age and health condition requirements
• Other important details

Be sure to review these and talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. If you believe a study may be a good fit for you and you are interested, you or your healthcare team may try contacting the location or research site on next steps to assess your eligibility.

While there are risks to participating in any clinical research, trials follow strict safety rules, including:

• Oversight by ethics committees
• Regular health checkups for participants
• Clear information about risks and benefits
• The right to leave the trial at any time
• Protection of your rights and safety

Known and possible risks will be fully explained by the study doctor.

Before joining, think about:

• Time commitment
• Potential risks and benefits
• Travel or cost requirements
• How it may affect your current treatment
• Any alternative options

Be sure to discuss any questions you may have with your healthcare provider.

If the information is available from the trial sites, you can see site location and contact information, such as an email address, on the GoodDay page for the study. Please reach out directly to the trial site for questions or to see if you may be eligible to participate.

Many trials cover:

• Medical care related to the study
• Medications for the study
• Travel expenses
• Compensation for your time

Check the details of each trial for specific information.

• Go to the Browse page and apply filters. Under Results, select 'Has Results', along with any other filters relevant to your search
• Click on a study that you would like to view results for "View Results Summary"
• Under the "Clinical Trial Results" section, you may find any Trial Results Summaries or Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) that have been uploaded for the study available for your download. You will also find links to trial registries where you can view the results for the study

We take your privacy seriously:

• All personal data is encrypted
• We never share your contact details without your permission
• We follow strict privacy laws
• You control how your information is shared

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Stay in the loop by:

• Creating a free account
• Bookmarking trials of interest

Soon, your account will provide you with even more ways to stay updated. Stay tuned for the ability to:

• Set up email alerts for specific conditions or about changes in recruitment status for your bookmarked studies
• Save search criteria
• Receive notifications about potential new trial matches near you

We have many ways to get in touch:

• If you want to get in touch about the GoodDay site regarding any issues you may be experiencing including with signing up or logging in, reach out to support for help here.
• If you have questions specific to a trial or your condition, please contact your healthcare provider directly.