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How it works

Finding a clinical trial should be simple enough to act on.

PatientMatch helps you search active studies, answer private screening questions, and leave with a clearer next step.

Three steps

From broad search to a practical shortlist.

Find trials for your condition

Search by condition, location, status, and basic fit signals. Start broad, then narrow the list when you are ready.

No account needed to browse.

Check if you may qualify

We turn complex eligibility criteria into patient-friendly questions so obvious blockers are easier to spot.

Most checks take a few minutes.

Prepare your next step

Use the plain-language summary and official listing to decide what to ask your clinician or the study team.

Nothing is sent to trial sites.

Trust

Designed for private exploration first.

You can browse anonymously and pre-screen without giving contact information.

PatientMatch is currently a free public-good project for patients.

Trial information comes from public registries and is refreshed by an automated daily job.

Common questions

The basics before you start.

Is this really free?

Yes. PatientMatch is completely free for patients. We do not charge fees or require payment to search.

How do you make money?

PatientMatch is currently focused on transparent trial discovery rather than selling patient leads.

Is my information safe?

You can browse anonymously. We avoid collecting contact information and keep matching details local whenever possible.

What happens after I find a trial?

You can review your screening summary, save or share it, and use the official ClinicalTrials.gov page to decide what to ask your doctor or the study team.

Can I change my mind?

Yes. You can stop at any point. Even after speaking with a study team, you are never obligated to participate.

Ready to explore your options?

Search actively enrolling studies and see which ones may be worth discussing.