Participating in
Clinical Research

Clinical trials redefine what’s possible in medicine. By participating, you gain access to expert care, cutting-edge therapies, and the chance to be part of the next great breakthrough.

Why Should You Participate in Clinical Trials?

Next-generation cancer care, rare disease treatments, or precision medicine are only possible because of clinical research. When you take part in the clinical development process, you help bring new options, hope, and better outcomes to patients around the world.

What Are Clinical Trials?

Researchers design clinical trials to evaluate whether new treatments are safe, effective, and able to improve outcomes or enhance quality of life for patients.

Participation Has Purpose

Participating in a clinical trial lets you take an active role in your care while making a meaningful impact: advancing medicine for you, your loved ones, and future patients.

Access Cutting-Edge Care

Clinical trials may give you access to new treatments not yet widely available, while connecting you with expert care from leading clinicians focused on your condition.

CRAACO

Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) provides opportunities for access to innovative therapies through partnerships between research and clinical organizations.

Why Is It Important to Expand Access
to Clinical Research?

When clinical trials reflect real-world diversity, we get smarter research, stronger data, and better treatments for patients everywhere.

Advancing Care for Everyone

Diverse participation gives researchers better insight into how treatments work across populations, leading to safer, more effective therapies.

Making Participation Easier

Participation is becoming more accessible through decentralized trials, improved logistics, and stronger collaboration between researchers, providers, and patient communities — but we can still do better.

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Access and Awareness

Despite progress, low participation still slows research. Caidya partners with Clinical Trials for All to increase global awareness and engagement in clinical trials.

Find and Join a Trial

Talk to your doctor about trials you may qualify for. You can also search databases from organizations like the FDA and WHO to find active studies for you or a loved one.

Frequently Asked Questions
on Clinical Trials

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a research study that tests new treatments, therapies, or medical approaches to determine their safety and effectiveness in people.

Are clinical trials safe?

Yes. Trials follow strict regulatory and ethical guidelines, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. Our trials follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines which ensure the protection of human subjects. GCP guidelines were created to safeguard the rights and safety of clinical trial participants while ensuring that the data generated during the study are reliable and can be trusted by healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory authorities. You can learn more about the benefits and risks of participating in clinical research through the National Institutes of Health.

Will I receive treatment during a trial?

In most clinical trials, participants receive either the investigational treatment, the current standard of care, or a combination of both. In some studies, a placebo may be used—but typically alongside standard treatment rather than in place of it.

What you receive depends on the study design, which is carefully reviewed by regulatory and ethics committees. Requirements for standard of care can vary by country or region, meaning the comparison treatment may differ based on local medical practices and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).

Before enrolling, you’ll go through an informed consent process that clearly explains the treatment options, how they’re assigned (often randomly), and what to expect throughout the trial.

Can I leave a clinical trial at any time?

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time for any reason without affecting your regular medical care.

Do clinical trials cost money?

Many trial-related costs are covered by the sponsor, but this varies by study. You’ll receive full details before deciding to participate.

How do I know if I qualify for a trial?

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria based on factors like condition, age, and medical history. A doctor or study team can help determine if you qualify. To find trials you might qualify for, use resources like ClinicalTrials.gov.