Volunteer for a Clinical Trial

Every year in North America millions of people are needed to participate in clinical studies for new medical treatments.

This need exists because every new treatment that comes to market is legally required to go through several stages of research before it can be approved as a safe and effective option for patients.

Study volunteers are usually people like you – they hear about clinical research and learn more about it before making a decision to take part.

Participating in late stage clinical research not only provides an opportunity to help advance medical knowledge, but it can be a viable treatment option for many chronic conditions.

By the time a drug or treatment reaches the stage of clinical research that involves human participation, it has already been studied in great detail for safety and tolerability. Late stage clinical trials are for determining exactly how well the new drug works on a given condition.

For many people living with a chronic illness existing treatments are not ideal. Some may not provide adequate symptom relief while others may have distressing side effects that take away from the positive results of a treatment.

Volunteering for a clinical study gives you a chance to take advantage of newer, cutting edge treatments while also receiving quality specialist care with no waitlists and at no cost to you.

Although there are many reasons why a person might decide to participate in a clinical study, most agree that once they make that decision the experience is a positive one. Research personnel give detailed explanations of what is required during study participation, the purpose, duration and procedures involved in the study and also explain all potential benefits and risks.

Here are a few responses from study volunteers at Okanagan Clinical Trials:

It was the first time I participated in a clinical trial and I was very impressed with the staff and the professional way I was treated throughout the whole clinical trial. It was an experience I certainly enjoyed and I benefited from the whole experience.
Okanagan Clinical Trials volunteer

I was treated with the utmost professionalism and care. The experience of the study was great and I leave feeling great!
Okanagan Clinical Trials volunteer

The staff was very professional overall and friendly. I was treated with respect and knew I was in good hands. My visits were convenient and I knew I could contact the office for assistance at anytime, which I did on occasion.
Okanagan Clinical Trials volunteer

Since this was my first experience, it was truly a positive one. My first impression was of peace and tranquility. Everyone in the office greeted me with a smile and warmth.
Okanagan Clinical Trials volunteer