How it works

Three steps, and you're in control of each

LocalTrial connects people with clinical studies near them. You tell us about yourself once; we do the looking. It's free.

  1. 1

    Tell us about you

    Your ZIP code, how far you'd travel, your age, and what you're looking for: a condition, or that you're healthy and want to help. One question a screen, a minute or two in all. You confirm your phone number at the end.

  2. 2

    See studies that may fit

    Studies near you, each with why: the condition it's for, the ages it takes, how far away it is, whether it pays. Save one for later, or hide it with “Not for me”. Come back any time to see what's new.

  3. 3

    Apply to the ones you like

    Applying tells the research site you'd like to hear more. It isn't agreeing to take part. Most sites then ask a few yes-or-no questions, so they know before they call whether the study may fit you.

After you apply

Nothing is decided until you've talked to the study team.

  1. 1

    You're confirmed

    We text you that your interest is registered, and email you too if you gave an address.

  2. 2

    A few questions

    Yes or no, about a minute. Your answers go only to that site.

  3. 3

    The site calls you

    Someone from the study team talks it through with you. Ask them anything: visits, time, travel, what's paid.

  4. 4

    You decide

    Before anything happens, they explain the study, its risks included, and you sign only if you want to. You can leave at any time, for any reason.

Who sees what

Your profile finds studies. It isn't a list sites can browse.

Seen by no research site

  • Your date of birth, sex, ZIP code and how far you'd travel
  • The conditions you're interested in
  • The studies you save or hide, and the sites you follow

The site you apply to, for that study

  • What you fill in on its form: your name and phone number, and your email, age, sex, language and ZIP code if you give them
  • Which of its locations you chose
  • Your answers to its questions

Other sites never see that you applied. We never sell your information or use it for advertising, and you can change your details at any time.

Ready to see what's near you?

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