Our employees are dedicated to providing excellent service with the ultimate goal of improving volunteer care. Wake Research brings medical expertise, leadership, enthusiasm and professionalism to all of our projects. We have over 25 years of North Carolina clinical research experience. Our board certified physicians have completed more than 2,500 successful clinical trials.
Information on Becoming a Clinical Trial Volunteer
If you are interested in one of our studies or would like to inquire about upcoming clinical trials call our office at (919) 781-2514 or fill out the form on our Become a Volunteer page. Qualified participants will receive free study medication, medical care related to the study and financial compensation for time and travel expenses.
Information Yourself on Clinical Trials with Independent Resources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
National Institutes of Health
Centerwatch - FAQ for Volunteers of Clinical Trials
Clinical Connection - Learn About Clinical Trials
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) From Clinical Trial Volunteers
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What is a clinical trial? |
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A: Clinical trials are designed to test and study the safety and effectiveness of investigational medications or treatments. |
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Why should I participate in a clinical trial? |
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A: Participants in clinical trials play an active role in their own health care, gain access to cutting edge research treatments before they are available to the general public. Your participation in a clinical trial helps others by contributing to the development of these treatments. |
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What are my rights as a research participant? |
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A: As a research participant, you have the right to drop out of a study at anytime, you have the right to be given new information about the study, and you have the right to ask questions at anytime and have them answered promptly. |
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Do I have to have medical insurance to participate? |
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A: No, medical insurance is not required. Study participants will receive study-related medical examinations and study-related medication at no cost. Eligible participants may receive compensation for their time and travel. |
Wake Research is home to the Wake Research family of companies, headquartered near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and servicing surrounding metropolitan areas, including Wake, Johnston, Nash, Durham and Orange Counties, and the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Creedmoor and beyond.
Wake Research is a unique and innovative resource site for Phase I, Phase II, Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials. We offer a wide variety of trial studies that may be suitable for a diverse pool of qualified individuals including, Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
