Volunteering for Health

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the advancement of health care.  Science and research create improved treatments for diseases.  These new treatments are made possible through clinical studies.  A clinical study is the way researchers evaluate new drugs and devices.  By taking part in a clinical study, volunteers can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. 

Clinical Studies need many kinds of volunteers.  Some studies need healthy volunteers and others involve patients with certain diseases or conditions.  Studies need volunteers of all ages.  Both men and women of all ethnic groups are needed.  Clinical research is currently in progress at all Fairview sites.  Help us to develop tomorrow's treatments today.

Links to Resources About Participating in Research

• Clinical Trial Search for current studies at Fairview
• Links to studies throughout the U.S.
• Learn more about clinical studies
• A glossary of clinical studies terms

• "Becoming a Research Volunteer:  It's Your Decision" (a brochure)

• "Ser Voluntario en Estudios Clínicos: Es Su Decisión" (un folleto)

• Information for older adults (seniors) about participating in clinical trials

• Learn more about clinical research participation and protections

Concerns or Questions

If you have any questions or concerns regarding a specific research study  or research in general and would like to talk to someone, you are encouraged to contact the Fairview Research Helpline at telephone number 612-672-7692 or toll free at 866-508-6961. 

You may also contact our office in writing or in person at:  Fairview Research Administration, 2200 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN  55454.