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What to Expect

Learn about your role in the study

Before the start of a research study, research volunteers typically sign a consent form. Before you are asked to participate in a study or sign a consent form, there will be a thorough discussion of the study so that you understand what the study will require of you. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and have your concerns addressed to your satisfaction. When you sign the study consent form, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the information provided about the research study.

Ask Questions

There may be questions which you had not thought of at the time the study was explained to you or concerns that might come up later during the course of the study. We strongly encourage you to ask questions of the investigator or other study staff members at any time during your participation in a particular study.

What will the consent form tell you?

1. It will explain the purpose of the study.
2. It will provide a description of the study: number of visits, length of visits, and if applicable, the type of medicines, tests or procedures involved and how long the study will last.
3. It will list the known risks of participating in the study.
4. It will include information about the potential benefits of participating in the study, to you or others.
5. It will describe the alternatives to participating in the research study.
6. It will explain who will have access to the information about you gained through the study and how your confidentiality will be maintained.
7. It will explain the type of compensation that will be available if you have a complication as a result of participating in the study.
8. It will include a list of names and contact information of who you should contact if you have any questions or problems during the study.
9. It will explain that your participation in the research study is voluntary and that you can withdraw at any
    

What the study doctors and nurses will provide for you during the course of the study

1. Ask questions.
2. Keep your study appointments.
3. If you will be unable to make a study clinic appointment, let the study team know so they can reschedule your visit in a timely fashion.
4. If applicable, store all of your study medicines in a secure place away from children.
5. Take all of your study medicines as instructed.
6. Follow any instructions provided regarding preparing for study visits.
7. Let the study doctor or nurse know if you have any side effects or problems, even if you don't think they are related to the study.
8. Keep your study doctors informed if there are changes in your health or other medications you are taking.
9. Let the study team know if your address or phone number changes.
10. Let your regular doctor know that you are participating in a research