Government Funding Lapse
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Should You Join a Clinical Trial?

Watch this video to learn three reasons you might want to join a cancer clinical trial. Like all treatment options, clinical trials have possible benefits and risks. By looking closely at all options, including clinical trials, you are taking an active role in a decision that affects your life.

For more on clinical trials, visit our Clinical Trials Information section. To find NCI-supported clinical trials, go to https://trials.cancer.gov. Need help finding a trial? Have a cancer-related question? Contact the NCI Cancer Information Service at cancer.gov/contact.