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The content in this section is written by a patient advocate, not a medical professional. It is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions.

Plain-language guides on clinical trials, plus condition guides that map a diagnosis to recruiting studies.

Conditions

  • Condition guide

    Epilepsy

    How seizure type, drug resistance, and treatment approach change which epilepsy trials may fit.

  • Condition guide

    Brain tumors

    How tumor type, grade, and biomarkers such as IDH and MGMT change which trials may fit.

  • Condition guide

    Breast cancer

    How subtype and biomarkers such as HER2, BRCA, and PIK3CA change which trials may fit.

  • Condition guide

    Pancreatic cancer

    How resectability and biomarkers such as KRAS, BRCA, and MSI change which trials may fit.

  • Condition guide

    Lung cancer

    How type and biomarkers such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS change which trials may fit.

Guides

  • Published · September 18, 2026

    Osimertinib for Uncommon EGFR Mutations: What the Evidence Shows

    Osimertinib (Tagrisso) for uncommon EGFR mutations such as G719X, S768I, L861Q, and exon 20 insertions: what the evidence covers, plus active clinical trials.

  • Published · September 16, 2026

    Clinical Trials in Mental Health: What Patients and Families Should Know

    Mental health clinical trials can test medications, psychotherapy, TMS devices, digital therapeutics, and psychedelic-assisted treatment. Here is how they differ from cancer trials, and how to start looking.

  • Published · September 12, 2026

    Before You Join a Clinical Trial: Screening, Informed Consent, and Red Flags

    What happens between finding a clinical trial and your first visit: screening, the informed consent form, the questions worth asking, common fears answered plainly, and the red flags that should make you walk away.

  • Published · August 23, 2026

    The Reminder Moderna and Merck's Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Gives Us About Clinical Trials

    Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine just hit its Phase 3 endpoints in melanoma. Here's what it teaches us about the value of joining clinical trials.

  • Published · July 10, 2026

    Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer: Compassionate Use for KRAS Mutations Explained

    The new drug Daraxonrasib showed impressive survival results for eligible pancreatic cancer patients. It is currently available via compassionate use. Here is what you need to know.

  • Published · July 3, 2026

    How to Talk to Your Doctor About Clinical Trials

    What questions should you ask your doctor about clinical trials? A step-by-step guide for patients: when to bring it up, what to prepare, and what to do after.

  • Published · May 26, 2026

    Start Here: How to Search for Clinical Trials on TrialFinder

    A step-by-step guide to finding clinical trials on TrialFinder. Learn how to search by condition, use filters, and understand your results.

  • Published · May 9, 2026

    What is a Clinical Trial? (It's More Than You Think)

    How clinical trials work, why they matter, and what patients should know before considering one.

  • Published · May 5, 2026

    Not a Perfect Match? Tips for Getting Into a Clinical Trial Anyway

    A rejection from a clinical trial doesn't have to be the end. Practical tips for patients and caregivers who hit a wall.

  • Published · April 27, 2026

    How to Talk About Clinical Trials with a Family Member

    A guide for caregivers on introducing clinical trials to a loved one who is hesitant, tired, or afraid.

  • Published · April 25, 2026

    Key Clinical Trial Terms

    Plain-language explanations of terms patients and families encounter during the clinical trial process.