Clinical Research
Education Hub

Welcome to your Clinical Research Educational Hub! Here, you’ll find valuable information about clinical studies – from how they work to ways to get involved. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge, helping you make informed decisions about your health and treatment options.

I really loved the clinical study because I got the best care of my life. They made sure I had everything I needed for the disease, but they also took other issues seriously.

Andrea D.
Myasthenia Gravis Clinical Study Participant

The Road to New Treatments

Clinical studies have four phases, each with a different purpose.

Researchers usually work with a small group of healthy volunteers or people who have the condition the drug is meant to treat. This stage can last for several months.

This phase can last from several months to up to 2 years.

Researchers also watch for any side effects and compare them to standard treatments. This phase can last anywhere from one to four years.

During this phase, researchers watch for long-term effects and gather more information about how well the treatment works for everyone in the general population.

Learn More About the Phases

How Do I Participate in A Clinical Study?

PatientWing is here to help you learn about clinical research and connect you to resources or research sites.
Read more to understand how to begin your clinical research journey.

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Search for Studies

There are several resources you can utilize as you look for the clinical study that's best for you.
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‍Contact PatientWing  
We're here to support you and answer your questions. You can reach us by phone or email:
Call or Text Us: (213)-459-2979  
Email Us: studies@patientwing.com

Talk with your physician: They can offer advice and help determine if a clinical study is suitable for you. Use the Physician Discussion Guide to have this conversation.

Local hospitals or universities: Many organizations conduct their own studies and may have listings on their websites. Search for “Clinical Trials” or use the “Contact Us” form on most sites to request more information.
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‍ResearchMatch: A registry that connects participants with researchers.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: A comprehensive database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies.
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Contact the Research Team

Reach out to the study's contact person for more information. They can answer your questions about the study, what participation involves, and any potential risks.

If you’re working with PatientWing, we can work with you directly to make these conversations easier.
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Send Your Medical Records to the Research Site

To determine your eligibility for the study, the research team will need to review your medical records and understand your medical history. Use the Medical Records Guide to learn how to send your medical records to a research site.
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Informed Consent

If you decide to participate, you’ll need to provide informed consent, which involves understanding the study’s purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits.
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Participation

If you’re accepted, follow the study protocols and attend all scheduled visits. Your contributions help advance medical knowledge! Read more about What to Expect During Clinical Study Participation.   
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How Do People Benefit from Clinical Research?

Joining a clinical study can offer many benefits. While the main goal is to improve medical knowledge and treatments, people who take part can gain several advantages. Here are some things participants might experience:

Access to New Treatments
Health Monitoring and Care
Community or Financial Support
Contribution to Medical Knowledge
Learn More

Featured Studies

Explore some of PatientWing's featured studies that are actively looking for participants.

BEXMAB Higher-Risk MDS Study

You may be eligible to participate in a study evaluating a new drug for individuals with higher-risk MDS, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of standard chemotherapy treatment.

SPOTLIGHT | IgAN, LN, or C3G Study

Receive personalized treatment care for your IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), Lupus Nephritis (LN), or C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G), in the SPOTLIGHT Study

Mid-Night Symptoms Study | Restless Legs Syndrome

Is Restless Legs Syndrome keeping you up at night? If you have RLS, you may be able to participate in a study for an investigational wearable device therapy.

Sjögren’s Clinical Study

If you have Sjögren’s, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical study looking to help relieve symptoms related to Sjögren’s and evaluate changes in your quality of life.

SApHiAre | warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA) Study

Learn more about the warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) SApHiAre clinical study and how you or a loved one can participate.

X-TOLE and X-ACKT | Epilepsy Studies

For those living with either focal-onset seizures (FOS) or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS), you may be eligible for a clinical trial that may help reduce the frequency of seizures.

INDIGO | IgG4-RD Study

Are you currently in flare due to your IgG4-RD diagnosis? If you have IgG4-related disease, you may be eligible to participate in the Indigo study, which involves an investigational product being studied to see if it may help prevent flares of symptoms that require treatment.

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Clinical Study

Is pelvic pain an issue for you? You may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial for an alternative treatment.

More Topics

Glossary of Key Terms

Learn about key terms related to clinical research

Patient and Treating Physician Discussion Guide 

If you are interested in clinical research, it’s important you speak with your doctor about it first.

How to Submit Reimbursements to the Study Team

Every study has a different reimbursement process for patients.

How to Travel to the Research Site

Depending on how your clinical study is structured, you may need to travel to your closest research site to participate.
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How to Access and Send Your Medical Records to A Research Site

To evaluate your eligibility for a clinical study, research teams must review all participants’ medical records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Overview of Clinical Studies
Eligibility, Communication, and Participation
Study Procedures and Duration
Safety and Care During the Study

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