Why volunteer?
Volunteers are needed in clinical trials to understand how new treatments or interventions affect people. Without you, better treatments for diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, and other medical conditions would not exists. Sometimes, clinical trials can be treatment option for people.
¿Por que voluntario?
Se necesitan voluntarios en estudios clínicos para comprender cómo los nuevos tratamientos o intervenciones afectan a las personas. Sin usted, no existíra mejores tratamientos para enfermedades como diabetes, cáncer, asma y otros afecciones médicas.
Highlighted areas of study
Opportunities by location
Questions to ask research teams
- What is the purpose of this study?
- How long is the study?
- What is already known about the treatment in the study?
- Will I know if I am getting the treatment?
- Will I be paid for my time?
- Do I have to pay for any part of the study?
- Will the results be given to me?
For Researchers & Sponsors
UT Health San Antonio Office of the Vice President for Research offers administrative, regulatory and budget support services to industry sponsors and investigators conducting clinical trials.
Amelie G. Ramirez, Dr.P.HBy 2030, cancer in Latinos is going to increase by 140%. But, we know very little about how new treatments affect this population since they are still underrepresented in clinical trials.
Chair, Department of Population Health
Member, National Academy of Medicine
