Q:
How are clinical trials found?

A:

Clinical trials can be found in a number of ways.

1. Your doctor; or 2. The internet. In a search engine, type in what you are looking for (example: "clinical trials for melanoma"). Some sites to look at are:

Clinical Trials
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Center Watch
Mayo Clinic
Melanoma Hope Network
Cancer Trials Help
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Oncolink
The Billy Foundation
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit - Contains information about clinical trials.
National Cancer Research Network - Has details of all National Cancer Research Network research trials.
National Cancer Institute - National Institute of Health - Gives comprehensive information on cancer and treatments, including trials in the USA.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry - Has information about research trials, phases of trials and legal and ethical issues.
NHS Direct online - NHS health information site for England. Covers all aspects of health, illness and treatments.