There may be risks associated with any clinical trial and there can be many potential benefits for participants as well. Contributing to knowledge and helping kids in the future is often a motivator for parents and even children. 

In treatment-related clinical trials, Pediatric patients who participate often gain access to cutting edge treatments before they are widely available.

Children and families report that their knowledge and understanding of their own health and health conditions improves with participation in clinical trials.

When pediatric patients are given the chance to participate in clinical trials, their families gain a more thorough understanding of their child's condition and how to manage it. They also form stronger relationships with their physician, which can result in increased patient retention. In addition, patients and families may connect with individuals with similar challenges.

Referring eligible patients for clinical trials and being a partner in research can be a very positive experience for providers.

Involvement in clinical trials allows health care providers to stay on the progressive edge of medicine and provides opportunities to collaborate and network with other health care professionals from around the state and country.

The data from clinical trials are evidence-based, rather than based solely on personal experiences of an individual health care professional. When a clinician is involved in a medical clinical trial, they can use this objective information to think critically about each patient's plan of care and make data-driven treatment decisions.

Health care providers who take part in a clinical trial can feel proud to know they directly contributed to new medical knowledge and the improvement of industry standards of care.