New to clinical research?
Entering a clinical trial can be intimidating. You might not know enough about what a clinical trial does or why clinical trials are conducted. Thankfully, Houston Research Institute is available to provide information to you about clinical trials.
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study designed to evaluate potential new treatment options for patients. These trials provide medical knowledge related to the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases or conditions. Every clinical trial is led by a principal investigator, who is generally a medical doctor. Clinical trials also have a research team that may include doctors, nurses, study coordinators and other health care professionals.
You can make a difference!
Help researchers find out how people process medications differently and if medications are safe.
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Benefit society by helping researchers find better ways to prevent and fight diseases that may affect you or your loved ones in the future.
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Benefit yourself by helping researchers find ways to keep people of your unique background and profile healthy and treat conditions that may affect you so you can live a healthier life.
Everything you need to know about participating in your first clinical trial
Ensuring diversity in clinical trials is key to advancing health equity.
