01 About the study
- What is the study trying to find out, in one sentence?
- Who is running and paying for it?
- Has an independent review board approved it?
- What happens to the results, and will I be told?
02 About what happens to me
- What will I be asked to do, step by step?
- How many visits are there, and how long does each one take?
- Could I receive a placebo or standard care instead of the study treatment? How is that decided?
- Will anyone know which one I am getting?
03 About safety
- What are the known risks and side effects?
- What would make the team take me out of the study?
- Who do I call, and when, if something feels wrong?
- What happens if I am hurt because of the study?
04 About my own care
- Can I keep taking my current medicines?
- Will my regular doctor be kept informed (if I agree)?
- How will this study affect my other treatment choices?
05 About time and money
- What will I have to pay for, and what will the study cover?
- Are travel, parking, or time off work reimbursed?
- Will I be paid, and how is that handled for taxes?
- Can I get the cost details in writing?
06 About leaving
- How do I stop if I change my mind?
- What happens to the information already collected?
- Is there follow-up after I stop?
Not every question will apply to every study, and none of this replaces advice from your own doctor.
General information only. This guide is not medical, legal, or financial advice, and Clintivo is not a medical provider. Talk with your own doctor about your health.