Taking part in research

In February 2010, I posted a blog called Clinical Trials. This post is building on that one because I just wanted to tell you about some updates.

Firstly, the EU Clinical Trials Register website is now open to the public, and allows you to search for information on clinical trials in European Union (EU) member states and the European Economic Area (EEA) and clinical trials which are conducted outside the EU/EEA if they form part of a paediatric plan. This means that you can keep up with details of the latest treatments available, and possibly even become involved.

Also, if you are interested in taking part in research, take a look at researchmatch, which is a registry of volunteers who are interested in taking part in research.

If you decide that you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial, please do look at the previous post,  and do speak to your doctor or other health professional and your family. There are often risks involved and it is vital that you are fully informed.