WeConnect is Takeda's patient registry for clinical trials. It's a free service that matches your health profile to open Takeda clinical trials. When a trial looks like it could be relevant to you, we reach out. You decide what to do with that information — at every step.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals — a global biopharmaceutical company with research programs in oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. WeConnect is Takeda's direct channel for connecting patients to its own clinical trials.

Not directly. ClinicalTrials.gov is a publicly maintained registry of clinical trials across all sponsors in the U.S. WeConnect focuses specifically on Takeda's own trials. Registering with WeConnect puts your profile in Takeda's system — it doesn't automatically connect you to trials from other sponsors. For a broader search across all companies and research institutions, ClinicalTrials.gov is the most comprehensive public resource.

Takeda conducts clinical trials globally, and trial availability varies by region and country. If you're outside the U.S. and interested in Takeda clinical trials in your area, contact us or visit Takeda's global clinical trials page.

You'll fill in your name, contact details, and some information about your health — your condition, current treatments, and general location. No medical records needed. No referral or insurance information required. The process is brief.

No. Registration is a separate step from trial participation. Signing up puts your profile in our system so we can match you to relevant clinical trials. If we contact you about a trial, you choose whether to learn more. There is no obligation at any point until you separately consent to participate in a specific clinical trial — a distinct process that happens through the research team, not through WeConnect.

Name, contact information (email, phone if you provide it), your condition or conditions, how long you've had them, any current treatments, and your general location. We also ask about your willingness to travel and preferred contact method. We do not collect payment information, insurance details, or full medical records.

It is stored in Takeda's secure systems and is used to match you to relevant Takeda clinical trials. We do not sell your information or share it publicly. For full details on how your information is handled — including the complete scope of data use — see the WeConnect Privacy Policy.

Log in to your WeConnect account at any time to update your information. If your health situation changes — new diagnosis, new treatment, new location — updating your profile ensures we're matching you against the most current clinical trials. If you want to leave the registry entirely, you can do that without explanation or follow-up.

We'll reach out — usually by email — with information about the trial: what it's studying, what participation involves, where it's located, and who to contact for more information. You're not committed to anything at this point. You can read the information, ask questions, talk to your doctor, or decline — at any point. The decision is always yours.

No. Clinical trials are designed to work alongside your existing care, not replace it. In most trials, your current care team can stay involved throughout. In some cases, your doctor may play an active role — and for certain trials, coordinating with your treating physician is part of the protocol. It's worth letting your care team know if you're considering or enrolling in a clinical trial.

It varies by clinical trial. Some trials require regular in-person visits at a clinical site. Others can be completed remotely or at sites close to your home. Some involve investigational medications. Others involve observation, surveys, or data collection only. When we reach out about a specific clinical trial, we'll provide full details on what participation involves so you can make an informed decision before agreeing to anything.

If travel or scheduling is a concern, it's worth asking the research team what support may be available — many trials offer travel reimbursement or flexible scheduling for participants.

Depends on the clinical trial. Some trials require participants to be on specific treatments or to have stopped certain medications before enrolling. Others are compatible with existing treatment regimens. This is something to discuss with both the research team and your current doctor once you're considering a specific clinical trial. The eligibility criteria — provided before you consent — will specify this clearly.

Clinical trials conducted in the United States are required by federal law to be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) — an independent committee that evaluates studies for participant safety, risk, and ethical standards. Outside the U.S., equivalent oversight is provided by independent ethics review bodies that fulfill a similar function. Ongoing safety monitoring is required throughout the trial. Participants have the right to ask questions, receive honest answers, and leave a trial at any time without consequence to their care.

That said, clinical trials involve medical research — and all medical research carries some degree of uncertainty. The informed consent process for any clinical trial you consider will clearly explain the known risks, potential benefits, and what to expect. Read it carefully. Ask questions. Your doctor can help you assess whether a specific clinical trial is right for you.