Patient stories
Real stories from real patients
How patients and caregivers found, evaluated, and joined clinical trials — in their own words.
We're collecting our first stories
Clinical Trial Compass is brand new. We're working with our first beta users to share what their trial journey actually looked like — what they wish they'd known, what surprised them, what they'd do differently.
Share your storyWe'll review and anonymise (if you want), then publish with your permission. Our interview is 30 minutes, by phone or video. No payment — just a chance to help the next patient avoid the confusion you went through.
What we'd love to hear about
- •Your first reaction when your doctor mentioned a clinical trial
- •How you decided whether to go for it
- •Surprises during screening — good and bad
- •What the day-to-day felt like during the trial
- •How you balanced trial visits with the rest of life
- •What you'd tell yourself at the start, knowing what you know now
- •How your treating doctor reacted
- •The role of family / partners / friends
In the meantime, read our patient guides: