Clinical research aims to advance medical knowledge by studying people, either through direct interaction or through the collection and analysis of blood, tissues, or other samples.
A clinical trial is one type of clinical research that follows a pre-defined plan or protocol. By taking part in clinical trials, participants not only play a more active role in their own health care, but they also can access experimental treatments and help others by contributing to medical research.
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The NIH Clinical Research Trials and You website provides more information on NIH-supported clinical research, including information for volunteers, parents and children, health care providers, and researchers.
Find NICHD-Supported Clinical Trials
Use this link to find a list of NICHD-funded clinical studies on ClinicalTrials.gov.