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JoinAStudy.ca is your trusted resource, created by a network of Canadian physicians dedicated to advancing medicine through clinical research. We are committed to providing reliable health information and making it easier for you to participate in clinical trials.
The JoinAStudy community includes individuals who have participated in clinical research studies with our physicians or those interested in joining a study and receiving health-related updates. Why not join us?
Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing healthcare. By joining a study, you have the opportunity to:
- Make a Difference: Contribute to medical breakthroughs that benefit yourself and future generations.
- Gain Early Access to New Treatments: Be among the first to access potential new medications or treatments not yet widely available.
- Deepen Your Health Knowledge: Learn more about your specific condition and receive comprehensive medical care throughout the study.
- Contribute to Your Well-being: Receive additional medical attention and potentially improve your health through participation.
JoinAStudy is more than a research platform—it’s a community built on trust and dedication. Our study participants are the unsung heroes who drive medical progress forward. By joining our trusted community, you’ll receive updates on studies that may benefit you, your family, or friends. Whether or not there’s a study right for you now, you’ll be the first to know when new opportunities arise. And remember, you can leave our community anytime – just let us know, and we’ll respect your choice.
I haven’t actually started the study for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain and have already experienced a positive outcome.
While going through the initial interview, I mentioned I had been diagnosed with alcohol-induced fatty liver disease, but had been trying to reverse the damage by not consuming alcohol and by taking supplements to support my liver. The results of my required blood test came back and, amazing news, my liver function is now normal and even if I wasn’t accepted into the study I felt I had already received great benefit by receiving this news.
Vancouver, British Columbia -
I was very fortunate to participate in a clinical research study, not only because I have benefited from a new cholesterol-reducing drug, but also because of the relationship with the doctor’s office that developed out of the trial led to the early detection and treatment of a heart condition that might otherwise have been fatal in a few years.
Woodstock, Ontario -
I have participated in many asthma clinical research studies. You really feel like they [study staff] care about your health and they are there to provide support and suggestions regarding your health such as new drugs that may help you down the road. That is why I participate in these studies because I am always looking to improve my health.
Newmarket, Ontario -
The clinical trial I participated in was a very rewarding experience. The drug I was trailing was a positive for my condition. My provider of the study was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. My appointments were always on time and conducted with the utmost care. A job well done.
Woodstock, Ontario -
Please note that these testimonials describe the experiences of a few study participants and may not accurately describe your experience.
