Research Clinical trials A clinical trial is a research study in human volunteers used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are safe and effective. Clinical testing is preceeded by extensive laboratory research, and is normally done in three phases. Participants can help themselves and others by contributing to medical research and advancing the development of better treatments. The potential risks and benefits should be weighed carefully before entering a clinical trial. Explore the resources below to learn more. Visit the Clinical Trials Resource Center to find an open trial in your area.

What you need to know These resources will take you through the ins and outs of participating in a clinical trial and teach you the questions to ask before entering a trial. Article: What to know about clinical trials Phases of the drug development process	Where to find clinical trials Clinical Trials Resource Center: A national list of open psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis trials provided in partnership with Thomson CenterWatch. Clinicaltrials.gov is a registry of federally or privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
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