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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are medical research studies designed to answer specific questions about new therapies, procedures, or treatments, by testing them in people. This carefully conducted research helps to determine if the therapy is safe and effective.

Understanding Clinical Trials
bullet About Clinical Trials and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
detailed information about clinical trials

NCCAM Clinical Trials
bullet By Treatment or Therapy
acupuncture, botanicals, supplements, and more
  bullet By Disease or Condition
cancer, depression, pain, and more
  bullet NCCAM Clinical Trials in Bethesda, MD
  bullet Healthy Volunteers

Other NIH Studies
bullet ClinicalTrials.gov
studies around the country
  bullet NIH Clinical Center Database
studies at the NIH Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland

For Researchers Conducting Clinical Trials
bullet Guidelines and policies

Strategic Planning
bullet Final call to comment on our draft strategic plan.

 
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