Clinical research volunteers improve the health of millions of people by helping the medical community make safe advances in science and technology. Your role as a participant is essential for helping us continue to advance the health and well being of people now and in the future.
Yes, you may leave a clinical trial at any time and for any reason.
Volunteers are often reimbursed for their time and travel. The amount of compensation varies per study.
Each clinical study is different. Before you commit to joining a particular study, you will be taken through an informed consent process. All of the steps of the study will be reviewed and you will be given the chance to ask any questions prior to agreeing to participate.
Yes. No information about you, your participation in the study or your medical history will be released without your permission or unless required by law.
You should consider several things:
A member of our research team will contact you for a prescreening "visit." This first visit will be conducted over the phone and will be a review of the eligibility criteria and a general overview of the study. If you are eligible and are still interested, you will move to the screening process.
Trials can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to months or even years. Participation is always voluntary, though, and participants can drop out at any time if needed.
ClinicalTrials.gov a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world
ResearchAsCare.com Research as a Care Option – you can make a world of difference
U.S. FDA: Websites with Information About Clinical Trials
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