FAQs

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a carefully designed study consisting of volunteer patients who receive treatment under the intense supervision of physicians and research professionals. Respectable Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies select these highly qualified and efficient physicians and investigators. Clinical trials must take place before the medication is given out for prescription or over-the-counter use to the public.

What can I expect?

If one participates in a clinical trial they are usually assigned to a specific study group. At times, a volunteer in a group may be given a placebo (inactive product used as a basis of comparison for the real drug tested) or readily available treatment. The patients and staff are purposely made unaware of this in order to keep investigations fair and accurate. Regardless of whether the volunteer receives placebo or available treatment, they are provided with the same medical care as everyone in a group.

What happens after?

If a trial is finished the findings are sent to the Food and Drug Association (FDA). Based on the research, the FDA will decide if the medicine can move to the next phrase of testing or not. If approved, another trial phrase will proceed consisting of different volunteer patients. After the final phrase of testing is completed, the pharmaceutical companies that sponsored the clinical trials must submit their findings to the FDA. At this point, the FDA makes the final decision on whether the product is safe for the public, in need of further testing, or should be totally disregarded.

Is medical insurance required?

Participation in our studies will be free of all charges. This includes all study related procedures such as a physical exam, diagnostic laboratory study, and the study medication.

What are the risks of a clinical trial study?

There are risks to participation in a clinical study that vary from person to person. Every effort will be made to determine any foreseeable risks before the study is conducted, but side effects and health risks are not entirely know. A physician will carefully go over any foreseeable risks and side effects when going over the informed consent form in the first few visits.

What are the benefits of a clinical trial study?

By conducting these trials, we are able to discover how beneficial a potential medication would be to society. The further advancement of medical science through these trials will better the future of others and our generations to come. All of the clinical trials sponsored at the Clinical Trial Center provide study-related care and efficient medical services. Depending on the clinical study, there may be compensation for time and travel expenses.

What are the study participant's responsibilities?

Study participants are asked to fully disclose the physician about past and current medical conditions, illnesses and medications. The study coordinator asks that all study participants follow the prescribed treatment plan and attend all scheduled visits. This is all in the interest of safety for the study volunteer.