FAQs about Clinical Studies
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This website answers questions about various aspects of clinical trials including placebo effect, randomization, and Phase I, II, and III trials.
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NIH Clinical Center Website – FAQs About Clinical StudiesRelated Resources
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Participant's Guide
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What is a placebo controlled trial?
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NIH "Clinical Research Trials and You" – Personal Stories (Volunteer Stories)
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Acknowledging the Past
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National Library of Medicine – What is Informed Consent?
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Becoming a Research Volunteer
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What is a placebo controlled trial? (Spanish)
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Participating in a Clinical Trial
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Myths about Clinical Research
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CDC Synopsis and Timeline of US Public Health Syphilis Study at Tuskegee