Last Updated: February 08, 2023
Medically reviewed by NKF Patient Education Team
Explore essential online resources about clinical trials, including information on phases, terminology, and participation from NIH and other organizations.
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Online Resources
Many nonprofit and government websites have information about clinical trials, including answers to many questions that people may have. The following webpages are helpful sources for this information:
- Children and Clinical Studies (también se ofrece en español): A website full of information and answers to commonly asked questions about children participating in clinical trials. This site is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in collaboration with other partners.
- Clinical Research and The Drug Development Process: An overview of the multiple phases involved in the clinical research portion of the US drug development process. This overview includes a description of the different phases of studies and who the target audience is for each phase. This site is provided by the US Food & Drug Administration.
- Glossary of Common Site Terms: A list of words and phrases that are often used on clinical trial websites and directories, with a brief description of the definition or meaning for each. This site is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) US National Library of Medicine.
- Learn About Clinical Studies: An overview of the different types of clinical studies, what it means to participate in one, and questions to ask if considering enrolling in a trial. This site is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) US National Library of Medicine.
- Medline Plus Clinical Trials page (también se ofrece en español): A directory of various websites, articles, videos, and other resources providing information about clinical trials. This site is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) US National Library of Medicine.
- NIH Clinical Research Trials and You (también se ofrece en español): A complete library of information about clinical trials covering the basics of clinical research, how to find a clinical trial, personal stories, and additional resources tailored to parents and children. This site is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
