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Frequently asked questions

What does participation in a clinical trial involve?

Every clinical trial will have its own set of requirements for what participation will involve, such as in-person visits to our research site, telephone calls with our study staff, use of personal medical devices and/or use of the medication being researched.

Who can take part in a clinical trial?

Each clinical trial will have specific criteria a person must meet to participate. This can include age, gender, medical history, and current health conditions. Our team will review trial information and criteria with you before participating to determine if you can take part.

What are clinical trials and why are they done?

Before a new medicine, medical device or medical procedure can be approved for use, it must be proven safe and effective. This is done through clinical trials, which are research studies done to find out if an investigational treatment can improve a person’s health. Some trials will research a new medicine, medical device or procedure while others are observational and do not require medications, medical devices or procedures.

Will I be paid for participating?

You may receive compensation for your time and travel related to clinical trial visits.

Do I need health insurance?

In most cases, a patient will not need health insurance to receive study-related care. Please contact us to learn more about health insurance requirements for participating in a particular study.

Why should I participate in a clinical trial?

People participate in clinical trials for different reasons, whether they want access to the latest investigational treatment options for their medical condition, want to play a more active role in their health care, or help others by contributing to a more innovative future in medical care.

Do I have to participate?

Participation in a clinical trial is completely voluntary and you can stop participating at any time. Before you can take part in a trial, you will be required to read and sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) that details the purpose of the trial, what medical intervention is being studied, who can participate, what participation will involve, and more. Our team will review this with you and answer any questions you may have.

Are there any benefits or risks to participating?

For those living with medical conditions, participating in a clinical trial can provide access to potential treatment options before they are available to the public. While it is not guaranteed that your condition will improve in a clinical trial, the data collected from your experience and other participants’ can help doctors learn more about new medical interventions and their effectiveness in treating certain health conditions. Participants may experience side effects when taking an investigational medication. Our doctors and study team will review, in detail, all information regarding the clinical trial with you before your participation in the study begins, should you decide to take part.

Where will visits take place?

We partner with physicians in local medical centers and hospitals to conduct clinical trials. If you decide to take part in a trial, in-person visits to one of our doctor’s offices may be required.