Below you will find various governmental and private clinical research resources.

  Government-Based Resources

Clinical Trials.gov (www.clinicaltrials.gov) The ClinicalTrials.gov is a website service provided by the U.S. National Institute of Health about government and private funded clinical research. In addition to educational information relating to clinical trials and a comprehensive glossary, this website hosts an extensive clinical trial database which includes a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCI is the U.S. Government's primary agency for cancer research and training. NCI hosts a comprehensive website where you will find medical, research, educational and legal information relating to cancer. U.S. Food & Drug Administration (www.fda.gov)  The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for the safety and efficacy regulation of most types of drugs and medical devices. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)  (www.hhs.gov/ohrp) The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) provides guidance in protecting volunteers in clinical research that is conducted or supported by the U.S. government. OHRP provides clarification and guidance to research institutions, develops educational programs and materials, and promotes innovative approaches to enhancing human subject protections.     Private-Based Resources AWARE FOR ALL: Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) (http://ciscrp.org) The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research participation and the role that each party plays as a participant in the process. You will find information about programs and events promoting clinical research on the CISCRP website. Center Watch (http://www.centerwatch.com) CenterWatch is a publishing and information services company which provides patients and their advocates with a variety of information services and educational materials on clinical research. The CenterWatch website hosts a comprehensive clinical trials database of industry sponsored clinical trials throughout the nation and world. WebMD (http://www.webmd.com) WebMD is a private entity which provides medical and wellness information. The WebMD hosts a search engine that provides information relating to diseases and conditions including symptoms, treatment, action groups, etc.