News, guides, and insights from the MedTrialMatch.com team.
From check-in to going home: a step-by-step walkthrough of a screening visit so you know exactly what happens before you agree to anything.
July 20, 2026
Unlock access to cutting-edge medical treatments, receive compensation, and contribute to scientific advancements through local paid clinical trials with MedTrialMatch.
July 17, 2026
What paid clinical trials actually pay, how the money reaches you, and what to watch for in the fine print before you enroll.
July 13, 2026
Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 — what each one is actually testing, who enrolls, and what it means for your safety and time commitment.
July 6, 2026
The seven most common misconceptions about clinical trials — and what's actually true. Written for people considering enrolling for the first time.
June 29, 2026
Informed consent is more than a signature. Here's what should be in the document, what questions to ask, and the protections you get by law.
June 22, 2026
Where paid clinical trials are actually listed, how to filter for ones that fit your health and schedule, and how to tell a real study from a lead-gen trap.
June 15, 2026
How modern clinical trial safety actually works: IRB review, FDA oversight, data monitoring boards, and what happens when something goes wrong.
June 8, 2026
How type 2 diabetes clinical trials work today, what's being researched, and how to decide whether joining one makes sense alongside your current care.
June 1, 2026
How mental health clinical trials work, what's being researched now, and what to expect when you enroll — with your privacy and safety front and center.
May 25, 2026
Migraine research has entered a new era with CGRP drugs and beyond. Here's what's being studied now and how to know if a trial fits your migraine pattern.
May 18, 2026
Alzheimer's research has reached a turning point. Here's a family-first guide to today's trials, what they involve, and how caregivers are supported.
May 11, 2026
Phase 1 healthy-volunteer studies are the highest-paying category of clinical trial. Here's what they actually involve — and how to know if one is a fit.
May 4, 2026
