5 Reasons All Chronic Illness Warriors Should Be a Part of Clinical Trials
(please note that this post is sponsored by CitrusLabs but all opinions are honest and true.)
If you have chronic illness you’ve probably heard the term “clinical trials” floating around, but do you really know what they are? I know I sure didn’t… my parents looked into them when I was extremely sick with my ulcerative colitis two years ago and all I remember thinking was “HECK no I’m not going to be someone’s guinea pig!!!”
But the more I’ve learned about clinical trials, the more I realize how wrong that thinking was! It’s about saving LIVES, not about using patients as testers. It’s about giving the patients in the clinical trials the best possible care, access to caring professionals and a medical team, as well as access to amazing treatment before the rest of the world gets it. It can not only better the lives of others, but also your OWN life.
I started learning more about clinical trials through CitrusLabs, a platform dedicated to connecting patients with clinical trials and increasing the rate of trials that reach their retention rate in order to change the future of medical research and save lives. The three founders saw the effect of chronic illness on people they loved and cared for and knew they wanted to make a difference in the world of medicine to help others. And as someone with an incurable disease… this means the world to me that CitrusLabs is so dedicated to creating momentum in the world of medicine to FIND cures for
You’re probably wondering… “okay but what exactly IS a clinical trial?” And that’s such a valid question!! Clinical trials are a standard part of medical development and progression. They’re what help the world of medicine discover new and better treatments for all conditions. Even the medication you’re on or aspirin went through clinical trials before they were made public! And it’s been shown that 95% of people who have participated in a clinical trial say that they would be willing to participate in another one. That’s definitely a good testament to how great of an experience clinical trials can be!
Some clinical trials may require you to drive to different facilities (which you would be reimbursed for), while others may not. You will ALWAYS get all of the information about a particular trial before signing up.
Here are 5 reasons why you should take part in clinical trials:
You could be saving lives: In order for clinical trials to run they have to get a certain level of patients signed up. Without patients, they can’t do the trials, and new medications that could save lives and cure illnesses can’t be found.
You can be helped in return too: the whole point of clinical trials is to find medication and treatments that work better for your condition. So, there’s a chance that that DOES happen and you’ll be one of the first to benefit!
You get access to medical care you normally wouldn’t (for free): During your time within the trial you have teams of medical professionals checking in on you and your body. Many times you’ll be getting paid even closer attention to by medical professionals.
You’re in good hands: Clinical trials are run by some of the best in medicine and you get access to them!
You’re changing the future of medicine: Clinical trials drive the future of modern medicine. Without them, new medications would NEVER be released! Even right now, CitrusLabs is providing patients to clinical trials for COVID-19 – without these we would never have a chance in finding a vaccine.
Clinical trials save lives. YOU can help save lives. WE can help save lives! How amazing is that!?
If you have any questions, PLEASE feel free to reach out to me and I can answer the questions you may have. :) If you’re interested in signing up for CtirusLabs click here! Signing up doesn’t tie you to joining a trial, but it allows you to get more information. :)
Let’s save lives together! Xx