Below is a compilation of some website resources for more information on research involving children, clinical trials and clinical research participation.

Research Involving Children

• The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), in partnership with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutes, has created a comprehensive award-winning website, Children & Clinical Studies. This website is designed to give parents and healthcare providers alike the information needed to understand clinical research in children and make informed decisions about participating in a study.

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has information on "Should Your Child be in a Clinical Trial?" on their website.

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

• NIH Clinical Trials and You

Clinical Research Participation

• The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) website contains a wealth of information on participating in clinical research, facts and figures, surveys, and more. CISCRP is a non-profit organization focused on educating and informing the public about clinical research participation.

• The US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections has created a brochure on "Becoming a Research Volunteer."