Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Trials

Yes. You’ll be paid for your time and participation during the clinical study. The payment you receive varies from study to study, depending on its length and type. Payment details will be discussed with your study team at your first visit.

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Our studies usually require one or more overnight stays at the research clinic, and may require multiple outpatient visits. The number of visits depends on the requirements of each study.

When you stay at the research clinic, you will have multiple blood draws, physical exams and vital sign checks. Between procedures, you may have time to read, study, watch TV, play games, etc. Other recreational items such as a pool table, DVDs, board games and internet service are available. These items vary based on the individual clinic location.

Depending on the type of study, there are certain conditions we may ask you to meet to ensure accurate study results. These could include restrictions on exercise, smoking, medications and alcohol. We’ll give you full details before you apply to take part in a study so you’ll always know what’s expected.

Our clinical studies are always voluntary. You are free to withdraw your consent at any time. Once you’ve already started the clinical study, our doctors may need you to come back for a visit, just to check that the drug is out of your system.

Travel expenses are not covered, however, each clinic does provide free parking.

This is our opportunity to meet you, gather necessary information from you and perform basic screening tests. You will be screened for each study you wish to take part in as we need to make sure you are eligible on a study by study basis. On average, a screening appointment lasts 2-4 hours. Screening requirements vary with each study. You will be advised about the requirements for a particular study when you call our recruitment center at 866-429-3700.

That depends on the study you're taking part in. Sometimes it's just an overnight stay with a number of follow-up visits to the clinic, but other times we may need you to stay longer to monitor the results of the medical trial.

Yes. It is very important to collect information or samples at set times. In order to do this, you'll need to attend at the times and dates on the calendar given to you at screening.

In order to protect volunteer confidentiality we don't allow visitors during your time with us. However you are free to contact family and friends via the phone and internet.

You will share a room with other same sex participants.

A complete list of items you may and may not bring with you will be provided at the screening visit. You may bring personal care items and clean clothes sufficient for the period you will be required to stay at the clinic. Footwear is to be worn at all times when you are not in bed. You may bring:

• Comfortable clothing
• Toiletries
• A personal cell phone, laptop computer or tablet
• A personal video game system
• Books and magazines
• Craft items

Fortrea will not be responsible for loss or theft of personal items.

Yes, you will need to stay with us at the clinic for the duration of your overnight stay(s). In other words, you will be at the clinic from the day of check-in until the day you check-out. The reason we keep you here is for your safety as we monitor you and perform procedures that are needed for the study, such as drawing your blood or taking your blood pressure. We provide your meals and a comfortable room to stay in while you’re here, as well as recreational items/activities and Wi-Fi so you can relax in between study procedures!

Of course, our clinical studies are voluntary, so you are free to withdraw from the study (“withdraw consent”) at any time and for any reason. You will be compensated for the portion of the study you complete as outlined in the informed consent document you receive at your screening visit.

We only use licensed medical staff and physicians to conduct our clinical studies. An independent regulatory board reviews each study including all procedures. This review is conducted to make sure the study is scientifically and ethically sound.
This independent review board oversees the processes that we use for informing you about clinical research studies, including the following:

• The purpose of the study
• What happens during the study
• Risks and benefits of study participation
• Background information on the drug itself
• Other studies involving the drug

Our staff respects your privacy. No information will be given out about your participation and/or your medical information unless required by law. For example, the sponsor, regulatory agencies, or an independent review board may inspect your clinical research study medical records. This may include your name, address or other information that identifies you. If necessary, some or all of your records may be copied during these inspections. Because of this, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

The results of the clinical study may be presented at meetings or in publications. However, you will not be personally identified in any presentations or publications.

There are a number of online resources available:

ClinicalTrials.gov
A registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.

CenterWatch.com
This site provides an extensive list of clinical trials being conducted internationally. The website also lists promising therapies newly approved by the Food and Drug Association (FDA).

CISCRP.org
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media and policy makers about clinical research participation.