- Contents
- Purpose of this document
- What is clinical research?
- Why do people choose to participate in research?
- What are the different types of clinical research?
- What are the risks and benefits of participating in research?
- What rights do I have?
- What are the possible financial costs?
- Who can participate in clinical research?
- What is randomization?
- What is informed consent?
- What else should I consider?
- How do researchers make sure that participants are safe?
- What kinds of results will come from the research?
- How can I enroll in clinical research?
- What kinds of questions should I ask the researcher?
- Glossary
- References
- For more information on clinical research and clinical trials
Who can participate in clinical research?
Each clinical research study has different requirements that determine whether a person can participate. These requirements are called “inclusion” and “exclusion” criteria. The criteria are used to help researchers answer the study questions and to ensure the safety of all volunteers.
Depending on what the study is testing, inclusion and exclusion criteria may include a person’s:
- Illness
- Health history
- Past or current treatment
- Age or sex
- Address (A person living too far from where the study takes place may not be eligible to participate).
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