Friendly notes on clinical research
Research, explained the way a friend would.
Short, kind, plain-language notes on how clinical research works. Free and informational only.
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Five short reads and a few extras. Pick whatever catches your eye.
Reading a study listing, line by line
Public study listings look dense, but they follow the same pattern. Once you know the parts, you can read one in a few minutes.
Read Science · 5 minHow researchers measure whether something worked
Read Practical · 4 minTime, travel and scheduling: the practical side
Read People · 5 minWho takes part in research, and why it matters
Read Privacy · 5 minYour data and privacy in research
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- 01Reading a study listing, line by lineStart here5 min
- 02How researchers measure whether something workedScience5 min
- 03Time, travel and scheduling: the practical sidePractical4 min
- 04Who takes part in research, and why it mattersPeople5 min
- 05Your data and privacy in researchPrivacy5 min
- 06How we helpProcesspage
- 07Answers to common questionsFAQpage
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