Participant Information
Access Care. Explore New Treatment Options. Be Part of Something Bigger.
Participating in a clinical research study with NHRD gives you access to medical care, research opportunities, and potential new therapies, at no cost, while helping advance future treatments for others.
Why Participate in a Clinical Study?
Clinical research studies help doctors and researchers learn more about new treatments, medications, and therapies before they become widely available. Participants play a critical role in advancing medical care often while receiving study-related medical services and close clinical support.
✔ Help advance medical research and contribute to the development of new treatments and therapies
✔ Gain access to study-related medical care before treatments become widely available
✔ Receive close clinical monitoring and support from experienced research professionals
✔ Play an important role in improving care options for future patients
What You Can Expect
No-Cost Study Care
Study-related visits, exams, and testing are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel.
Supportive, Safe Experience
Our team takes the time to explain each step, answer questions, and make sure you feel comfortable and informed throughout the study.
Clear Communitucation
You’ll know what’s expected as a participant, what each visit entails, and who to contact at every stage of the study.
How a Study Works
Step One:
Apply, Learn & Connect
Start by exploring available studies and applying. We’ll contact you if you meet the requirements and ask a few questions about your medical history and medications to see if a study may be a good fit and answer any questions you have along the way.
Step Two:
Screening & Eligibility
If a study looks promising, you’ll be invited to an on-site screening visit. This may include a medical history review, physical exam, bloodwork, and required medical records to determine eligibility. Participation is always voluntary.
Step Three:
Participate & Stay Connected
If you qualify and choose to participate, we’ll schedule study visits, guide you through each step, and collect study data with care and confidentiality. With your permission, we may stay in touch about future studies that could be a good fit for you.
Your Safety Comes First
Your safety, privacy, and comfort are our top priorities. Every study follows strict FDA-regulated protocols and is reviewed by ethics committees to protect participants. You will always be fully informed before agreeing to participate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are interested in learning about new treatment options
Meet basic study criteria (which varies by study)
Want to contribute to medical research
Participation is always voluntary, and you may leave a study at any time.
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Each clinical study has specific eligibility requirements to keep participants safe and ensure accurate results. Qualifications vary by study, but many participants qualify based on their location, general health, medical history, and ability to attend study visits. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, our team can help review your eligibility and guide you toward available studies that may be a good fit.
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A clinical study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical research study sponsored by a pharmaceutical or medical device company and led by a physician. Volunteers participate to help researchers learn more about new or improved treatments for different health conditions. All studies follow strict safety guidelines set by the FDA and independent review boards, and participants are closely monitored by the study team throughout the process.
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Volunteers are the heartbeat of clinical research studies and we celebrate those who have taken part in these trials. They are partners in discovering new breakthroughs in medicine, advancing medical research, and in helping the health of future generations. Current advancements in medicine are made possible by those who have volunteered and contributed to.
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Your safety is closely monitored throughout the entire study. Clinical trials are designed to identify, evaluate, and minimize risks, with clear plans in place to manage any potential concerns.
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Some studies require overnight stay. We provide an optimal experience of comfort and safety, providing
Balanced meals
Free Wi-Fi
Movies and video games
Magazines, comic books and newspapers
Computers
Friends and family visitation as allowed by the study