Common Questions:

Q : Do I need insurance?
A: No insurance is not needed, in fact we reimburse you for your time.

Q: Do I need a doctor’s referral?
A: No, you are in control of your own healthcare and no referral is needed.

Q: What are the benefits of participating in a clinical trial?
A: You are playing an active role in your own healthcare, gaining access to treatments that may not be available – and most importantly, are helping others by contributing to medical research.

What is informed consent?

Informed consent is the process of learning the key facts about a clinical trial before deciding whether or not to participate. It is also a continuing process throughout the study to provide information for participants. To help someone decide whether or not to participate, the doctors and nurses involved in the trial explain the details of the study. Then the research team provides an informed consent document that includes details about the study, such as its purpose, duration, required procedures, and key contacts. Risks and potential benefits are explained in the informed consent document. The participant then decides whether or not to sign the document.

Does a participant continue to work with a primary health care provider while in a trial?

Yes. Most clinical trials provide short-term treatments related to a designated illness or condition, but do not provide extended or complete primary health care. In addition, by having the health care provider work with the research team, the participant can ensure that other medications or treatments will not conflict with the protocol.