ClinicalTrials.gov
An introduction to clinical trials. In addition, you may search for registered clinical trials. ClinicalTrials.gov provides information about the trial's purpose, participation, location, and contact information. More >>

PDF: “Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision”
This handy pamphlet, from the Office for Human Research Protections, can help you decide if you would like to participate in a clinical trial. More >>

FDA Kids' Home Page
Information just for kids from the US Food and Drug Administration. Learn about food safety, medical words, test your memory and more. More >>

Children's Assent to Clinical Trial Participation
If you are considering enrolling your child in a clinical trial, this Web site may help you better understand the concept of "assent" (a child's agreement to participate.) More >>

What Questions Should I Ask Before I Volunteer for Research
A listing of questions from the Department of Veterans Affairs that a potential research participant may want to ask prior to joining a study. More >>

patientINFORM.org
patientINFORM is a free online service that provides patients and their caregivers access to some of the most up-to-date, reliable and important research available about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases. More >>