Savvy Senior: How Older People Can Find Clinical Trials

Dear Savvy Senior,

What can you tell me about clinical trials and how to go about finding one?

--Old and Ill

Dear Old,

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans participate in clinical trials in hopes of gaining access to the latest, and possibly greatest, but not yet on the market treatments for all types of illnesses. But, you need to be aware that clinical trials can vary greatly in what they’re designed to do, so be careful to choose one that can actually benefits you. Here’s what you should know along with some tips for locating one.

Clinical Trials

A clinical trial is the scientific...