Clinical trials

With some conditions, the treatment might still be in development. Before it is ready for general release, it needs to be tested on people with the condition. These are called Clinical Trials. They are voluntary. The James Lind Library has been designed to increase general knowledge about tests of treatments. If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial, the James Lind Library has published guidance here. There is also information about how to find a clinical trial. A good starting point for finding clinical trials is ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the US National Institutes of Health, which currently has details of more than 80,000 trials with locations in 171 countries. Speak to your doctor or nurse if you want to become involved in a trial.