Clinical Trials Information and Support
Clinical trials are important, because they’re the only way to develop new treatments – and improve existing ones – for you and other people with blood cancer. Find out more about how clinical trials are run, what to expect when joining a clinical trial, and how our Clinical Trials Support Service can support you every step of the way.
Because clinical trials can save lives.
What is a clinical trial?
Learn more about why clinical trials are so important, how they're planned and who they're run by.
What to expect on a clinical trial
Discover what happens before, during and after enrolling on a clinical trial, and find out how your safety is prioritised.
Benefits and risks
Hear more about the benefits of going on a clinical trial, as well as some of the things you'll need to consider before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Worried about clinical trials? We address some of the common myths and answer your frequently asked questions.
Clinical Trials Support Service
Finding a suitable clinical trial and understanding the complex information to enrol can be overwhelming. Our Clinical Trials Support Service is here to help you navigate through this process.
Clinical Trials: real stories
Sometimes it can help to hear from others who have been through similar things. Read stories and connect with others who have experienced being on a clinical trial
What's new in clinical trials?
Many people don’t need a trial now, but they want to know what might be coming in the future. Stay informed with simple, easy to understand updates about research happening across blood cancer.
Help improve access to clinical trials
We are running a project to understand why people from Black and Pakistani communities lack access to clinical trials - and we need your help.
This information about clinical trials is accredited with the PIF TICK, the UK's only quality mark for trusted health information.
Last full review December 2025. Next full review due December 2028. We may make factual updates to the information between reviews.
We would like to thank Consultant Haematologist Dr Priya Sriskandarajah for checking the clinical accuracy of this information. Thank you also to everyone who participated in the community research for this project, and shared their experience of clinical trials.