About Clinical Trials
What are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are carefully designed medical research studies that help doctors and scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat health conditions. These studies test the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, or procedures and they wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteer participants.
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?
By joining a clinical trial, you may gain access to new treatments before they’re widely available. You may receive study-related medical care and testing at no cost to you. Volunteers who participate in clinical trails help researchers improve future healthcare and contribute to medical progress.
Are Clinical Trials Safe?
All clinical trials follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety and rights of participants. Every study is reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Before joining, you’ll be given detailed information and have the chance to ask questions. You can choose to leave a study at any time. Participation in a study is completely voluntary.
What to Expect During Your Visit
We do our best to accommodate your schedule. Most visits take at least 30 minutes, but some may last a few hours depending on the procedures involved. Your visit may include reviewing and signing an informed consent form, discussing your medical and social history, providing laboratory specimens, and completing questionnaires. Some studies may involve receiving medication and remaining under observation afterwards, which can extent the length of your visit.
Who Can Participate?
Each study has specific requirements, such as age, medical history, or current health conditions. Our team will help you determine if you qualify and explain the process in detail.
Your Privacy Matters
At Knowledge Research Center, we take your privacy seriously. Our clinical research team follows strict HIPAA guidelines to ensure your personal information is kept safe and confidential. Your information will never be shared without your permission, unless required by law. You may revoke your consent to share your information at any time.