NIH "Clinical Trials and You" – Glossary of Common Terms
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The website from the NIH provides a glossary of common terms that are associated with clinical trials.
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NIH Website – Clinical Trials and You – Glossary of Common TermsRelated Resources
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What is a placebo controlled trial?
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Ugly Past
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Becoming a Healthy Volunteer
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National Library of Medicine – What is Informed Consent?
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Building Trust – What is Informed Consent?
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Ethically Impossible: Study Guide
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"People on the Street" Interviews
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FAQs about Clinical Studies
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OHRP
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What is a placebo controlled trial? (Spanish)