Educational Materials
These popular educational materials provide a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to participation for the new and prospective volunteer. Written in straightforward language for a lay audience, educational brochures provide the groundwork for further exploration of patient questions and concerns. Companies report that these brochures ease the informed consent process and provide credibility for specific trials since the general educational component comes from a nonprofit organization.
- For those conducting trials in the US, the most popular brochure is Education Before Participation.
- For those conducting global trials, the US version of Education Before Participation brochure is translated and has country-specific resources.
- Targeted versions for minority readers use cultural sensitivity and ethno-medical values and beliefs to address the special interests of African-American and Hispanic readers.
- Our newest publication is sensitively directed to parents who are considering whether their children should participate in clinical trials.
- There is also a placebo brochure available in many languages.
If you need additional assistance reviewing these brochures please contact us.
Education Before Participation Brochures

CISCRP’s educational brochure provides basic information about clinical research, key questions for patients to ask, patient protections, and resources.
Please click on the country listed below to view a low resolution sample brochure. Quantity discount pricing available.
Quantity Pricing:
QUANTITY |
1-1000 |
1001-2000 |
2001-3000 |
3001-4000 |
4001-5000 |
5001-10000 |
10001+ |
PRICE PER UNIT |
$0.75 ea. |
$0.60 ea. |
$0.44 ea. |
$0.38 ea. |
$0.32 ea. |
$0.26 ea. |
$0.24 ea. |
Los hispanos y la investigacion clinica - Hispanic Version
Educational brochure for the Hispanic community. Preview Sample. Quantity discount pricing available. Topics include:
- What is Clinical Research?
- Clinical Research and Hispanic Health
- Is Clinical Research Safe?
- Things to Consider Before Volunteering
- What You Need to Know
- Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Clinical Research Project
- Learn More About Clinical Research
African Americans and Clinical Research
Educational brochure for the African American community. Preview Sample. Quantity discount pricing available. Topics include:
- What is a Clinical Research Project?
- Why African Americans Volunteers are Needed.
- Clinical Research Then and Now
- How African American Participants are Protected
- Things to Consider Before Volunteering
- What You Need to Know
- Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Clinical Research Project
- Learn More About Clinical Research
Children and Clinical Studies
Educational brochure for the families with children interested in learning about clinical research. Preview samples in English or Spanish. Quantity discount pricing available. Topics include:
- How Pediatric Volunteers are Protected
- What are Pediatric Clinical Studies?
- Why are Pediatric Clinical Studies Conducted?
- What are some of the possible benefits of my child's participation?
- What are some of the possible risks of my child's participation?
- Key Questions to Ask Before Your Child Participates in a Clinical Study
"What is a Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial"
CISCRP’s educational brochure contains basic information regarding what placebos are as well as the way they are administered in a trial. The brochure also explains the purpose of placebos within clinical trials as well as how they contribute to the assessment of a treatment’s effectiveness. Preview samples in English or Spanish. Quantity discount pricing available. Topics include:
- What is a Placebo
- Why are placebos used?
- How are placebos used in clinical trials?
- Will I receive a placebo?
- Important terms to know