Your doctor can refer you to a trial. But you may have to find out on your own about what trials are taking place. If you find a trial that interests you, the first step is to call a trial site (one of the places doing the trial), which is usually at a hospital. The staff at the site will ask questions over the phone to find out whether you would be eligible for the trial. If you’re still interested, you can arrange to visit the site for an interview. You may want to talk to someone who’s in the trial to get more information before you go.
During the interview, you’ll be asked detailed questions about your health, medical history, and any medication you’re currently using. (You may want to bring your notes or medical diary.) A medical exam and some lab tests will be done. Sometimes you may be asked to come back for a second interview.