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Clinical trials are a means of developing new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. There are strict rules for clinical trials, which are monitored nationwide by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), especially when they involve new drugs. Learn more here: https://rth.li/faq

Research is a way to answer a question and gain knowledge. We use knowledge gained from research to come up with new treatments. Learn more here: https://rth.li/faq

Informed consent is the process that gives information to people who are thinking about taking part in research.

Everyone who participates in clinical research must give consent. An Informed Consent Document gives participants an overview of the study including its potential risks and benefits. It’s important for participants to understand what to expect during a trial. Learn more here: https://rth.li/faq

Yes. You can leave a clinical trial at any time for any reason. When withdrawing from the trial, you should let your research team know about it, and the reasons for leaving the study.

Clinical trials are conducted in a series of progressive phases that are designed to determine whether a treatment should move forward in the testing and approval process. Learn more here: https://rth.li/faq

Participants may be reimbursed for their time and travel for participating in clinical trials. The amount of compensation varies per study, please ask your research team during your next appointment.

You may get a new treatment for a disease before it is available to everyone. You play a more active role in your own health care. Researchers may provide you with medical care and more frequent health check-ups as part of your treatment. You may have the chance to help others get better treatment for their health problems in the future.

Before you start you will be taken through all the steps of the study. This is called the informed consent process. You will have the opportunity to have all your questions answered before you decide whether to participate in this study.

Yes. Your privacy will be respected, and no information will be given out about your participation and/or your medical information without your permission or unless required by law.

Your information will be confidential as required by law. It will be stored securely and only be accessed by authorized individuals.

You should consider several things when selecting a study:

• Understand the commitment of each study. How long is the study? How many visits are expected? Etc.
• Are you eligible for the study?
• Is the trial open label? Meaning—will you have access to the treatment after the study at no cost?

Before a screening visit, you can expect a prescreening visit. Prescreening visits can happen over the phone and in person. Your first prescreening visit will be over the phone with our research team. A member of our team will review eligibility criteria with you and review the general study overview. After completing the prescreening phone call, you may be eligible to begin the screening process.

Trials can last anywhere from a single visit to a couple of weeks to months or even years. Participation is always voluntary though and participants can drop out at any time if needed.