Many parents say that children’s medical research is important, but only 5% of parents say their children have participated in any kind of research. According to a children’s health poll by the Univeristy of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, almost 50% of parents have said that they would be willing to enroll their child in a research study testing a new medicine or vaccine. The disparity between the percent of children participating and those who have parents willing to participate is largely due to the fact that most parents are unaware of research opportunities. Children’s research is important since kids are not little adults and need medicine and vaccines tailored to their specific needs. Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P., director of the National Poll on Children’s Health, says:
“Children have a better chance of living healthier lives because of vaccinations, new medications and new diagnostic tests. But we wouldn’t have those tools without medical research”.
You can find our upcoming and currently enrolling research studies here. You can find research opportunities in your area at CenterWatch.com.
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