FAQ

Common questions about TrialFinder, privacy, clinical trials, and using the search.

General & mission

What is TrialFinder?

TrialFinder is a community initiative aimed at helping patients and families understand clinical trials through artificial intelligence. The tool explains complex clinical studies in plain language, helps check fit, makes it easier to reach trial teams, all so you can find advanced care options where they exist. For the personal story behind the project visit the About page.

Is it free?

Yes. TrialFinder is completely free and always will be. The goal is to remove financial, language, and information barriers so more people can find options that matter to them.

Who's behind this?

I'm Daniel Korn, engineering lead at the Lemonade startup. I built TrialFinder after supporting a loved one through illness. The tool is built and maintained fully on my own time, alongside my day job. Details on the About page.

Coverage & data

Which countries are covered?

Worldwide. The platform connects to large global registries (including ClinicalTrials.gov) and lists studies from around the globe. Coverage is broader than Israeli sources alone.

Is it only for cancer?

No. You will find trials for life-threatening illnesses, as well as studies focused on quality of life and symptom relief, along with many other therapeutic areas.

How current is the data?

The database is synced regularly with ClinicalTrials.gov and other feeds. Trial status changes quickly, though, so confirm current enrollment with the research team.

Using the tool

How do I search?

Simply enter keywords you would use in a clinic note, such as a condition, mutation, drug, site, or investigator, then narrow by geography, recruiting status, or phase.

What do I do when I find a relevant trial?

Share the trial details with your treating physician. Use the discussion guide TrialFinder drafts to prepare for the visit, and contact the study team through the platform. This is not a substitute for medical advice. See also our Terms of Use.

Privacy & technology

Is my medical information stored?

We do not persist medical information on TrialFinder servers, and searches are never used for advertising. If you turn on remembering recent searches, those entries stay only on your device in browser storage.

Does the site use cookies?

The site uses functional cookies (for example, saving your language preference). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party trackers. See the Privacy Policy for more detail.

Who sees my searches?

What you type is sent for processing, including to language models. TrialFinder does not attach your name, national ID number, or address automatically, but you can still type identifiable details yourself if you enter them into the box. Prefer not sharing personal identifiers in free text.

About clinical trials

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a medical research study involving people to test whether a new treatment, medicine, technology, or combination is safe and effective. Taking part may offer pathways to therapies not widely available outside research yet. Read more about clinical trials.

Are clinical trials dangerous?

Every clinical trial undergoes rigorous ethical review before approval. Still, treatments and studies carry inherent risks worth discussing together with your doctor.

What does "Recruiting" mean?

'Recruiting' means coordinators are actively enrolling participants. Acceptance depends on eligibility screening.

Collaboration & support

How can I support the project?

The most helpful step is always to share TrialFinder widely with anyone navigating care decisions.

This project is independently built and maintained. If you'd like to help cover the costs and keep it free for everyone, donations are welcome.

Can hospitals or HMOs collaborate?

Absolutely. I am glad to talk with hospitals and HMOs about bringing TrialFinder closer to patients and staff. Please get in touch if your organization wants to explore collaboration.