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Research Studies by Population

We are all different; we come from different places and different cultures. All of the things that make us who we are also play an important role in our health care. Medicine is not “one size fits all.” In order to address the medical needs of every person, doctors must find what works best for different groups of people. For instance, a person who lives in a city will have different health risks than someone who lives in a farming community. Older people have different needs than younger people. Women have different needs than men. People from every ethnic population group have specific health risks and need individualized health care. Research scientists study all these groups to discover how to care for people from all populations. By taking part in these studies you can be part of the research team.

You can take part in research studies that matter most to you and your loved ones. To find a research study that is a good fit, see the information below.

Finding a Study

Whether you are looking for studies on ClinicalTrials.gov or helping researchers find you on ResearchMatch, always keep the following in mind:

1. Your health status – Both healthy volunteers and those with medical conditions are needed in the research effort.

2. Your location – Finding studies close to home is often a requirement to be able to take part.

3. More information about you – Studies are done using groups based on their gender, ethnic group, and age, among other things. What makes you unique is what is needed the most.

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Helping Researchers Find you on ResearchMatch

Why ResearchMatch? Fact: Recent surveys show that few Americans (less than 5%) know where to find out about research studies that are a good fit for them. Fact: Research volunteers are medical heroes. Why? Because behind every medical breakthrough and new treatment are thousands of people who take part in research studies.

ResearchMatch is one way to help match medical heroes with research studies. How? Think of posting your resume on line. Like a resume helps employers look for people to fill a role in their company, ResearchMatch is your research resume with details about you. This allows researchers to look for volunteers who may be a good fit for their study.

The NetWellness feature ResearchMatch and You – Making a Difference One Discovery at a Time gives a step-by-step guide about how ResearchMatch works and what you can do to take part in research. Once you put the details of your profile in ResearchMatch, it is kept secure. These details will only be shared when you agree to take part in a study.

Finding Studies on ClinicalTrials.gov

Many people want to take part in research studies. Finding a study that is the right fit for you or your loved one can be a challenge. ClinicalTrials.gov helps speed up the search by having a list of studies offered in the United States.

The search tool on ClinicalTrials.gov allows you to look for research studies that are as unique as you. This allows you to search by your gender, race, ethnicity, age, and condition. In any search that you do on ClinicalTrials.gov, it is important that you include your city and state in your search so that you can find trials that are happening close to home. The NetWellness feature How to Find a Clinical Research Study/Clinical Trial helps guide you to get the best results for your search.

Other Resources

Children and Teenagers

Women

Men

Seniors

African Americans

Latinos

    For more information:

    Go to the Research Center health topic.

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