FAQs

What Is a Clinical Research Trial?
A Clinical Research Trial is a medical study involving human participants that provides information about drugs and medical treatments.
Information gathered may include effective dosage, rate reactions and effects, and accuracy in relation to the condition they are
designed to treat.

What Is Involved In Participating In a Clinical Research Trial?
Participation includes adherence to study guidelines. This may include medical evaluation, attending doctor and consultation visits,
properly taking medication(s), keeping records, and providing accurate feedback.

How Safe are the Drugs and Treatments That Will Be Studied?
All medications and devices must first be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) for a Clinical Research Trial before the study
can commence. This committee, empowered by regulations of the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Department of Health
and Human Services, monitors and reviews all Clinical Research Studies that involve humans. Specific safety and ethical guidelines
outlined by the IRB must be met before the medical treatment can be introduced to study participants.

Who Is Eligible to Participate In a Clinical Research Trial?
Anyone wishing to take a more active role in his/her health care as well as aid in the development of efficient and timely development
of medical care may be eligible to participate. Each Clinical Research Trial defines conditions that must be met before a patient may
enroll and take part in the study. To find out if you are eligible, contact us.

Am I Compensated For Participating In a Clinical Research Trial?
Study participants are compensated in various ways, which may include receiving medication at no cost, compensation for time,
reimbursement for travel, and securing doctor visits and other health services such as testing and evaluation at no cost. Additional
benefits include an increased awareness about his/her condition as well as an established relationship with his/her primary care
physician.