How will the clinical trial team communicate with me?
This will vary by study, but the study staff will go over this with you at the outset of the study. It could involve regular visits to the investigational site, telemedicine (telehealth) visits, or other forms of communication via an app or phone calls. You may have a telemedicine (telehealth) visit using a digital device like a desktop or tablet computer, smartphone, or via a traditional landline phone.
How do I know if I am not receiving the experimental treatment in a clinical trial?
Generally, there are two types of clinical trials: Uncontrolled and controlled. In an uncontrolled clinical trial, all participants receive the same experimental treatment...
What things could be done at my home for the trial?
A home visit may be conducted by a health care professional other than your doctor (i.e., a nurse or nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, or healthcare technician). You could take a telemedicine (telehealth) call from your study doctor…
Who pays for the treatment in clinical trials?
Individual study sponsors -- including pharmaceutical companies, medical institutions, and foundations -- typically pay for any treatments, special tests, or research costs specific to the clinical trial...