Are there clinical trials set up specifically for veterans?
Yes, there are clinical trials set up for veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs explains how to search for them using ClinicalTrials.gov.
The most important term to include in your search is "veterans" in the "Other Terms" box of the search function. For more information about how to search on ClinicalTrials.gov, visit this page.
If you find a clinical trial and want to volunteer, have a conversation with your doctor or other healthcare professional. They will help you confirm that you can or should participate. They will also tell you the risks and potential benefits of participating.
How will my doctor be involved before, during, and after a clinical trial?
In most cases, you will continue to see your primary care doctor while participating in a clinical trial. Most trials provide short-term treatment for specific illnesses or conditions but do not provide long-term care...
Are there disease specific clinical trial resources?
Many patient advocacy groups and medical research institutions provide websites to help patients find clinical trials...
How do I use ResearchMatch.org?
ResearchMatch.org is a free service created by academic institutions, like universities, that conduct clinical trials. The goal of the service is to match volunteers with researchers that need them for their clinical trials...