Understanding Clinical Trials
What should I know as a participant in a clinical trial?
Some questions about participation in the study include:
- Where is the study site?
- Are there transportation and parking costs?
- How often will I have to go to the study site?
- What kinds of therapies, procedures, and/or tests will I have during the trial?
- Will they hurt? If so, for how long?
- How will the tests in the study compare to tests I would have outside the study?
- How long will the study last?
Who will provide my medical care after the study ends?
- Will I be able to take my regular medications during the trial?
- What medications, procedures, or treatments must I avoid while in the study?
- What are my responsibilities during the study?
- Will I have to be in the hospital during the study?
- Will the study researchers work with my doctor while I am in the study?
- Can anyone find out that I am participating in a study?
- Can I talk to other people in the study?
- Will I be able to find out the results of the trial?
For more information, contact:
Phone: 315 464-5476
FAX: 315
464-5386
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