Clinical Trial Resources and Information for Patients

Information and Resources from the University of Michigan:

Dr. Anne Schott, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Director of Clinical Research helps us understand clinical trials, the different types and how they move from the lab into treatment protocols.

Clinical Trials Information Guide [pdf]
a list of resources from websites to books on what clinical trials are, where they are offered and how to choose the one that is right for you.

MHealth Research
a database of all clinical studies at the University of Michigan; offers a way to register as interested in clinical study participation.

National Resources and Information

The National Cancer Institute offers many resources for patients with cancer:

Search for cancer clinical trials open across the nation
Find information for patients and caregivers about clinical trials

Cancer.Net is a patient education website from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the largest national organization of cancer physicians. Their PRE-ACT program provides general information about clinical trials, including videos personalized to your circumstance.

Articles and Patient Stories from the U-M Rogel Cancer Center

Rogel experts on clinical trials:

Podcast: Understanding Clinical Trials
Dr. Anne Schott, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Director of Clinical Research helps us understand clinical trials, the different types and how they move from the lab into treatment protocols. Read/download the Clinical Trials transcript.
Finding a Clinical Trial That is Right for You

Stories from clinical trial participants:

Ron Diehl: Sarcoma Shared Science Saves Lives
Christine Knight: Melanoma Hope and Heirlooms
Nancy Van Dyke: Bile duct cancer Find the Target, Take Aim
Charles Albrecht: Bladder cancer Something to Cheer About
Mike Sanders: Sarcoma Quality of Care and Life