What is a clinical trial?
People are living longer, healthier lives thanks to medical research. And one of the biggest stars of medical research is the “clinical trial”.
But what is a clinical trial exactly?
Well, they aren’t like the trials you see on Primetime TV… But they do have one thing in common: clinical trials put a drug, vaccine or medical device “on trial” to see how well it works.
And how do clinical trials do that? Clinical trials test new ways of preventing, finding, or treating a disease using volunteers like you and me. During a clinical trial, study volunteers work with nurses, doctors and other study staff to see if an experimental drug or therapy is safe and effective.
Why are clinical trials important in the fight against HIV/AIDS?
Practically everything we use to fight HIV/AIDS today has been proven safe and effective through clinical trials. Trusted allies like condoms, anti-HIV medications, and HIV test kits have been tried and tested through the clinical trials process.
But we have much more important research to do. Since new HIV infections and drug resistance are on the rise, it’s important to find new and better ways to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. Without clinical research and people like you, we won’t be able to realize the scientific breakthroughs needed to win the battle against HIV/AIDS.
For more information on HIV Clinical Trials:
“HIV/AIDS Clinical Research…It’s All about you!” (coming soon)
Looking for a Clinical Trial?
Click here for information on ARA trials to see if you're eligible.
Click here for a National database of HIV trials across the country
How can I participate?
To enroll in our Trial Alert List and stay informed of new studies at ARA when they become available Trial Alert List Sign up Form
Hear it from a trial volunteer!
