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How It Works

From search to screening in four steps.

TrialConnect connects you with actively recruiting clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov. Choose the path that fits you below.

Step 1

Search your condition

Use the search bar or "I'm a Patient" button to enter your condition, disease, or symptom. TrialConnect will fuzzy-match your search to the right clinical terms — you don't need to know the exact medical name.

  • Type naturally — "lung cancer" works just as well as "NSCLC"
  • Browse by disease category if you're not sure what to search
  • Filter by phase, location, and more
Step 2

Review your matches

TrialConnect shows you actively recruiting trials matched to your search. Each trial card includes plain-English details:

  • What the trial is testing
  • Who can participate (eligibility)
  • Which phase it's in
  • Where the nearest sites are
  • UK site count (if applicable)
Step 3

Contact the research site

Every trial card includes direct contact details — phone number, email, or both. Reach out to the nearest site to express interest. No intermediary or registration needed.

  • Contact info is shown for each trial location
  • You can copy trial details to share with your doctor
  • TrialConnect never contacts sites on your behalf
Step 4

Get screened and enrolled

The research site team will confirm whether you meet the eligibility criteria and walk you through the informed consent process. This includes:

  • A screening visit (blood tests, physical exam, medical history)
  • Detailed explanation of what participation involves
  • A consent form to sign if you decide to proceed
Step 1

Browse paid studies

Click "Paid Research" or "Find Studies" to see compensated studies currently recruiting healthy volunteers. Filter by type, location, and stay length.

Step 2

Check eligibility

Each study lists requirements — typically healthy adults aged 18–55, non-smokers, within a BMI range. Review the details to see if you qualify.

Step 3

Apply or register interest

Contact the research unit directly using the details provided. Many units have their own online registration process. TrialConnect gives you the links and phone numbers.

Step 4

Screening and participation

You'll attend a free medical screening. If accepted, you'll be given a schedule (typically 1–4 overnight stays plus follow-ups). Compensation is paid after completion. You can leave at any time.

Step 1

Define clinical criteria

Use the "I'm a Clinician" search to enter condition, biomarkers, line of therapy, prior treatments, and trial phase preferences. The clinician workflow surfaces structured data for clinical decision-making.

Step 2

Review trial designs

See trial structure — randomised, blinded, crossover, open-label — along with enrollment targets, PI details, and site locations.

Step 3

Assess eligibility for your patient

Full inclusion/exclusion criteria are displayed including organ function requirements, performance status needs, biomarker specifications, and prior therapy restrictions.

Step 4

Refer or share

Copy trial details to share with your patient, or contact the site directly to discuss referral. Download structured summaries for your records.

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