How to Find Clinical Trials?

ClinicalTrials.gov is a website maintained by the National Library of Medicine, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. The comprehensive database contains information on publicly and privately funded clinical trials conducted worldwide. You can search for trials according to various criteria, including condition, location, and study phase.

Although the NIH requires certain registration and reporting standards for clinical trials to ensure transparency and accountability, it does not vet or endorse trials listed on the website. The responsibility for conducting and overseeing the trials lies with the researchers and institutions involved.

Online platforms typically provide search filters to find trials for specified conditions and registration options to be notified of trials of interest to you.

Antidote is a platform that connects individuals with trials by partnering with research centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. After inputting gender, location, and condition, a list of relevant trials is displayed, with the option of expressing interest in participation. It also has educational resources for participants.

CenterWatch is a searchable database of clinical trials, including information on purpose of the study, eligibility criteria, trial site location, and contact information for further inquiries. It also offers industry news, articles, and educational resources, such as informed consent, participant rights, and benefits/risks to consider.

ResearchMatch is a nonprofit funded by the NHI that connects people with researchers in the United States who are affiliated with leading institutions. Once registered, you’ll receive invitations from researchers to participate in trials or surveys. No response is required if you are not interested in the study.

Contact research centers, academic institutions, and hospitals in your area. You can reach out to their research departments or visit their websites to ask about ongoing or upcoming tinnitus trials that might be suitable for you.

Discuss your interest in clinical trials with your healthcare provider, who may have knowledge of trials in your area or be able to refer you to research teams working on tinnitus.