Clinical trials are research studies that test new ways to detect, treat or manage health conditions, including cancer. The aim of a clinical trial is to find out whether the new way is safe, whether it works and whether it’s better than the current approach.
People volunteer to be part of a trial – that is, they choose to take part and don’t get paid to do so. But it will not cost you to take part – any additional expenses, such as travel or medicine costs, will be covered by the trial.