FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
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1Who can participate in a clinical research study? What is a research subject?
The study protocol outlines who can participate in a clinical research study referred to as the Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria. The criteria that allows a person to participate in a clinical research study are…
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2What are the risks?
Risks are involved in clinical research, as in routine medical care and activities of daily living. Most clinical research studies pose side effects that are temporary and go away when the treatment…
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3What questions should I ask the research staff?
Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you decide if you want to take part in a clinical trial: What is the study trying to find out? What kinds…
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4What is informed consent?
To help you decide if you want to be in a study, the FDA requires that study participants are given complete information about the study before they agree to take part. Informed…
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5What happens during a clinical research study?
The following process generally occurs during the conduct of a clinical research study: Pre-Screening The clinical research group will review their existing patient databases or medical charts to identify potential patients who…
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6What is a study protocol?
A clinical research study is conducted according to a research plan known as a study protocol which is designed to answer specific research questions and to assure the safety of the participants.…
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7What types of clinical research studies are available?
There are many different types of clinical research studies, including: Prevention studies that look for better ways to prevent disease in people who have never had the disease or to prevent a…
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8Why should I participate in a clinical trial?
By taking part in a clinical trial, you have an opportunity to try a new treatment that may or may not be better than those that already exist. As a study participant…
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9What do the different phases of a clinical trial mean?
Investigational products such as medications, devices or procedures are conducted in various clinical trial phases to find different kinds of information. Phase 1 Studies Phase 1 studies include a small number (20-80)…
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10What is a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are medical research studies that involve the participation of volunteers to help scientists understand and develop new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and their symptoms. These investigational treatments…
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11Who conducts clinical studies?
Every clinical research study is led by a Principal Investigator who is often a licensed medical doctor, and a clinical research team that may include doctors, nurses, social workers, and other health…
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12Is my information kept confidential?
The clinical research team will make every effort to assure that your Personal Health Information (PHI) is kept extremely confidential. Your information will not be shared without your permission or except required by law.…
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13Will it cost me anything to participate?
In most clinical research studies all visits, tests, and procedures related to the study are free of charge. If you qualify for one of our research studies, you may be compensated for…
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14How long do the appointments/visits last?
The number of study visits, duration and frequency will vary depending on the study design. Typically, the study visits are at least 30 minutes, however some may be a few hours. The…
