Physician Resources

The HS Buddy Program is a peer support system that connects individuals who are currently participating in a clinical trial or are interested in participating in a clinical trial with a “buddy” who can help navigate decisions and challenges specific to trial involvement. This access to a peer mentor brings together people with shared experiences to learn from and support each other, providing a space where HS patients feel more supported and informed of the clinical trial process. While these mentors do not provide medical advice, they can share their clinical trial experience, answer general questions surrounding what clinical trial participation means, and provide additional resources to ensure participants are well informed and confident in their decision to consider a clinical trial.