Patient resources
For help understanding clinical trial listings and for other resources, visit our Clinical Trial Patient Resources section.
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Pipeline
Our research pipeline gives a brief overview of clinical trials and reflects quarterly information.
Our policies and perspectives
Merck is committed to conducting ethical research and disclosing balanced, complete, and accurate information about our registered clinical trials, regardless of outcome. Read our policies and perspectives on clinical trial ethics and publication of clinical trial data.
Join the clinical research Investigator Databank
If you are interested in becoming a research investigator or are currently conducting research, consider joining the Investigator Databank. The databank is a global collaboration between pharmaceutical companies where investigators can share information, lower administrative burdens, and become more visible to research sponsors.
Resources for your patients
Some of the pages below might be helpful when talking to your patients about joining a clinical trial.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Understanding clinical trials is important when making the decision to join one. Our FAQ section may provide answers to your patients’ commonly asked questions.
What to consider when joining a clinical trial
Joining a clinical trial is an important decision. Our downloadable PDF offers guidance to help patients make an informed choice.