Research moves forward because of people like you.
Learn what taking part in a study really means, then discover research happening in your area — explained in plain language, with no pressure and no cost to you.
Start with what matters to you
Choose a health area to learn how research works there and see studies currently looking for participants.
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar and more
Heart & Metabolic
Diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure
Brain & Nerves
Migraine, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Cancer
Breast, colon, blood cancers
Women's Health
Hormones, fertility, menopause
Lungs & Breathing
Asthma, COPD, allergies
Pediatric
Studies for infants, children and teens
Genetic Conditions
Inherited, metabolic and rare conditions
General Health
Healthy-volunteer & wellness studies
Understanding research is the first step
What is a clinical study?
A carefully designed way to learn whether a new treatment, device, or approach is safe and helpful — guided by doctors and overseen by an ethics board.
Is it safe to take part?
Every study is reviewed before it begins and watched closely throughout. You'll learn the possible risks and benefits up front, and you can leave at any time.
Why do people join?
To access study-related care at no cost, to be heard by a dedicated team, and to help shape treatments for the people who come after them.
How Beacon works
Explore your health area
Read plain-language guidance about research in the area that matters to you.
See what's near you
Browse studies looking for participants, or join the interest list for what's coming.
Connect on your terms
Reach out to a study team when you're ready. There's never any obligation.