Participate in Clinical Trials

Trials vary in length. Some studies may last a few weeks; others may last months or years. Our research teams will ensure you understand the required time investment and other aspects of a study before you agree to participate.

You will be in excellent hands while participating in a trial. Our research teams are made up of specialists from a variety of healthcare expertise areas, including physicians, nurses, clinical research or study coordinators, and data management and regulatory professionals. This compassionate team is committed to ensuring you have an informed and comfortable experience.

Who can participate depends on the trial. All clinical trials have guidelines, called eligibility criteria, for who can participate. Eligibility criteria may include factors like:

• Age
• Sex
• Type of medical condition being studied
• Whether you have had certain treatments in the past
• Other health conditions

Each trial must include only people who meet its individual eligibility criteria. This is to ensure: 

• Trial safety
• New approaches are tested in similar groups of people
• Study results are not impacted by other factors

The medical care you receive while participating in a clinical trial is much like the care you would get otherwise, but with additional observation to learn about the potential side effects and benefits of the therapy being tested. Your physician and research team will be at your side every step of the way to closely monitor your health and wellbeing.

While the goal of clinical trials is to discover promising new medical treatments, benefits are not guaranteed. Clinical trials may involve risks, as does routine medical care and even daily activities. Therapies being tested may have side effects. 

Your research team will clearly explain the possible risks and benefits of a study before you make the decision to participate. And you may choose to stop participating at any point during the trial.

If you meet a trial's eligibility criteria and consent to participate in the trial, you may be eligible for a stipend(s) or reimbursement. Whether or not you get paid for participating in a clinical trial depends on the trial. The amount of money you might get paid or reimbursed also varies by clinical trial. The clinical trial's consent form will define the payment terms, if applicable.

Participation in a clinical trial is voluntary. Even once you've enrolled in a trial, you can stop participating at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.