Yale Center for Clinical Investigation

Groundbreaking medical advances don’t happen in a lab alone. They require a partnership between world-class scientists and dedicated volunteers. When you participate in a clinical trial, you become an essential part of the team turning bold theories into treatments that benefit millions of people worldwide.

You can change the future of medicine. Whether you are looking for a specific study or simply want to learn more, connect with us:

• Search for a clinical trial
• Call us at 877-978-8343. For questions about a specific trial, please contact the coordinator listed for that study.
• Email us at helpusdiscover@yale.edu

As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, Yale School of Medicine combines world-class patient care with pioneering research. While laboratory breakthroughs are the foundation of medical progress, moving a new treatment from the lab to the medicine cabinet requires a vital final step: clinical trials.

Clinical research is the engine that fuels modern medicine. It is the reason millions of people are living longer, healthier lives. Without volunteers to test the safety and effectiveness of new therapies, the next generation of life-saving drugs and surgical techniques cannot reach the patients who need them most.

Despite the critical role of research, participation rates remain low across the United States:

• Only 2% of the general population participates in clinical trials.
• Only 6% of those with severe, chronic illnesses are involved in research.
• Lack of volunteer enrollment is the leading cause of delays in developing new medical treatments.

Yale has a storied history of turning laboratory innovation into global medical standards. Some of our most visible accomplishments include the birth of chemotherapy; the development of the first insulin pump; groundbreaking drugs to treat HIV and AIDS; the development of esketamine, the first fundamentally new FDA-approved treatment for depression in over 50 years; identifying guanfacine as a treatment for ADHD; and the rise of “personalized vaccines” to treat cancer and organ transplant rejection.

Participating in a clinical trial at Yale offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of medicine while receiving care at a world-class institution. Benefits include:

• Access to innovation: Eligible participants may have the opportunity to try experimental treatments not yet available to the general public.
• Expert oversight: Trials are conducted by a dedicated team of Yale doctors and nurses committed to the highest standards of safety and quality care.
• Create a lasting legacy: Every participant plays an essential role in advancing medical knowledge that benefits families and communities worldwide.

Medical breakthroughs happen because individuals choose to get involved. By participating in clinical research at Yale, you help ensure that top-quality medical care continues to evolve and remain available to everyone. To get involved, email helpusdiscover@yale.edu or call 877-978-8343.