An Introduction to Clinical Trials (NIH)
Written for those considering participating in clinical trials, this page provides answers to frequently asked questions and links to government sites with more specific information.

Clinical Trials Explained (The Cancer Council, Victoria
The three phases of clinical trials, randomised controlled trials, and trial randomization process are defined and described.

Beyond Discovery™ - The Path from Research to Human Benefit (NAS)
Beyond Discovery is a series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science, the applications of which could not have been anticipated at the time the original research was conducted.