Patient Education

This glossary will help you understand words and phrases frequently used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Many of these words are also used by clinical researchers and others…

Clinical trials are research studies that include human volunteers. Before they start a clinical trial, doctors must prove there is a chance that the new treatment…

NIH conducts clinical research trials for many diseases and conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, allergy and infectious diseases, and neurological…

Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. Understanding what they are can help you decide if a clinical trial might be an option for you. Or maybe…

What Is a Clinical Study? A clinical study involves research using human volunteers (also called participants) that is intended to add to medical knowledge.…

Heart Failure Diet Resources and answers to frequently asked questions on your diet when recovering from heart failure. Sodium and Heart Failure What is sodium?…

AL amyloidosis patients often have queries about diet and nutrition - about what types of foods are best to eat or avoid, or if there are any special diets they…

Amyloidosis refers to several different types of diseases where abnormal proteins are produced. These protein fibers can attach and deposit into organs, tissues,…

Amyloidosis is a group of conditions characterised by the deposition of amyloid protein in organ systems. About 18 different types of amyloid protein have been…

Here are exercises you can do to help manage the side effects from peripheral neuropathy. Hamstring Stretch * Hook a belt, sheet, or towel around your foot.…