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FAQ: ClinicalTrials.gov - Who Sponsors Clinical Trials?


Question: Who sponsors clinical trials and where do they take place?
Answer:

Clinical trials are sponsored by government agencies, private organizations, and individual researchers who are seeking ways to improve the health of people living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Sponsors include:

Clinical trials take place in a variety of locations, including hospitals, universities, doctors' offices, or community health clinics.

Additional Resource Information on clinical trials can be found at http://clinicaltrials.gov/info/resources


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Last reviewed: 11 October 2006
Last updated: 11 October 2006
First published: 01 January 2001
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