Clinical research is a vital part of finding treatments and cures for diseases.
It helps our world become a healthier place to live in.
By volunteering for a clinical study, you would be participating in research that may result in a new treatment for a deadly or debilitating disease. Before you agree to participate in a study, we recommend that you be completely informed before making any decision.
When agreeing to participate in a trial, you will be given complete information about the study, known as “informed consent”. Informed consent involves two essential components:
- A Document – The informed consent document gives a summary of the research project (including the study’s purpose, research procedures, potential benefits and risks, etc.) and explains the individual’s rights as a research participant.
- A Process – The process consists of conversations with our research team. It is our goal to make sure that you are fully informed before consenting to the trial.
We recommend the following resources:
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides details about informed consent with the information page: Informed Consent for Clinical Trials [fda.gov].
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a list of questions to help you get the information you need to make a decision about participating: Taking Part in Research Studies: What Questions Should You Ask? [cdc.gov].