For participants
Understand your options before you decide.
Clinical trials help evaluate potential ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat health conditions. Participation is always voluntary, and our bilingual research team is here to answer your questions.
About clinical trials
Research with clear information and informed choice
A clinical trial is a research study involving volunteers. Each study follows a written plan called a protocol that explains who may participate, what will happen, and how safety and study information will be monitored.
Before joining, you receive an informed consent document and have the opportunity to discuss the study with the research team. You may ask questions and take time to decide.
Participation is voluntary
Choosing not to participate will not affect your regular medical care. If you join, you may leave the study at any time.
Read participant FAQsWhat to expect
Your path from interest to participation
Explore Studies
Review current opportunities by condition and location.
Apply Online
Complete the existing secure study-specific prescreening form.
Speak With WCR
A team member may contact you to ask additional questions and explain next steps.
Screening and Consent
The team reviews informed consent and protocol requirements before eligibility is confirmed.
Participant safety
How clinical trial participants are protected
Informed Consent
You receive information about the study, possible risks, possible benefits, visits, procedures, and alternatives before deciding.
Independent Review
An Institutional Review Board reviews the study to help protect the rights, safety, and welfare of participants.
Ongoing Communication
You may ask questions, report concerns, and discuss changes with the research team throughout participation.
Why people participate
Every participant has a personal reason
- Contribute to medical knowledge
- Help researchers understand a health condition
- Access study-related evaluations and research care
- Support future treatment options for others
A research study may or may not provide a direct medical benefit. The study team will explain what is known before you decide.
Support throughout the study
WCR provides English and Spanish communication, appointment reminders, visit-preparation information, scheduling help, consistent coordinator contact, and study-specific reimbursement or travel coordination when available.