
People participate in research for a variety of reasons. Common reasons to participate in a research study include: Many people volunteer for research because they want to contribute to research efforts that may help others in the future.
The lack of a generally accepted therapy or the partial effectiveness of available therapies.
Participating in a research study might offer a new alternative to "standard" treatment before it will be available to the general public.
Research has led to important discoveries that make our lives better. Some examples include:
This booklet will help you understand your rights as a research volunteer and help you decide if you should participate.
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