This is the fifth video in a "UKNow In Depth" series on clinical research at the University of Kentucky.

Researchers explain how clinical trials benefit the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, as they bring us closer to advanced knowledge about many conditions that plague the state, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease. Hear from researchers and research participants how clinical trials change how they approach their work and lives.

• For more information on participating in clinical trials, visit: www.ukclinicalresearch.com or www.researchmatch.org/about.