Hear From Clinical Trial Participants

John found he enjoyed the sense of community and being of service. Elaine volunteered and felt that she got at least as much out of the experience as she gave. Jeff overcame his fear of needles so he could make a difference in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial.

For participants, clinical trials can offer hope — for their own health, or for the health of future patients. Here, they share their stories with the goal of giving you a clearer sense of the clinical trial experience. Their experiences may help inform you as you consider whether clinical trial participation is right for you or your loved one.

Participating in a clinical trial is a personal decision that includes risks. The study team or a study representative can answer any questions you have about participation.

Hear from someone who‘s been there

The staff was very upfront with me about everything. I felt really confident participating.

— Elaine, clinical trial participant

Everyone affiliated with medical studies [is] making a difference.

— Eric, clinical trial participant

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Eric was fresh out of college, in a budding relationship, and eager to begin his career. Suddenly, he was burdened by symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Facing surgery, he chose first to participate in a trial.

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In 2013, Kelly’s then-boyfriend, Eric, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Their bond helped Eric through years of participation in an ulcerative colitis clinical trial.

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Shamika has lived with eczema since she was a toddler. When she saw an online advertisement for a clinical study for the condition, she inquired without hesitation. “I needed to try to find some relief,” she says.

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John knew a number of people who had volunteered in clinical trials. But he hadn’t considered it himself until he learned about one aimed at helping people living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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In 2013, Kelly’s then-boyfriend, Eric, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Their bond helped Eric through years of participation in an ulcerative colitis clinical trial.

Share your story about being in a Pfizer clinical trial

If you have been a participant, parent, guardian, or caregiver in a Pfizer clinical trial, your story about your experience can help inform others about getting involved and helping to make a difference in the development of medicines and vaccines.

Your unique perspective and path through the clinical trial process can help inform others who are considering clinical trials. As a Pfizer Clinical Trial Advocate, you may have the opportunity to:

Share your story with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and Pfizer employees
Have your photo and/or story featured in advertising and/or promotional materials
Talk with other interested audiences, such as related advocacy organizations, about your experiences
Participate in market research
Participate in a video shoot

Pfizer is partnering with a company called Reverba to find people who have completed participation in a Pfizer clinical trial.

If you are a past participant and are interested in becoming a Pfizer Clinical Trial Advocate, please call the team at Reverba at 855-465-7997 or email them at [email protected].