Each clinical trial has its own requirements for participation. For details on eligibility requirements, see our Participate In A Clinical Trial page.
Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary and you are not required to complete it. You are free to stop any time. However, we do encourage participants to complete the trial if possible.
You do not need to have any medical insurance to participate in a clinical trial.
Before any clinical trial can begin, it must be reviewed by regulatory boards (such as the US Food and Drug Administration) to ensure the safety and rights of the participants.
When you participate in a clinical trial there is no cost to you. Many clinical trials may pay you for your time and travel expenses.
You may have to take time off from work for appointments at our medical research office. When you apply for a clinical study you will receive a visit schedule so you can consider the commitment before you decide to participate.
Clinical trials (also known as clinical studies) are carefully controlled scientific investigations. They help us find better ways to diagnosis and treat medical conditions. Before any clinical trial can begin, it must be reviewed by regulatory boards which work to protect the safety and rights of trial participants. Hundreds of thousands of people take part in clinical trials each year.
In an interventional clinical trial participants are asked to change some aspect of their healthcare. For example, they may be asked to take an investigational medication or make a change in their diet.
In an observational clinical trial participants continue their usual healthcare routine while our physicians monitor their condition.
Phase 1 clinical trials study the effects of an investigational drug. This phase helps us ensure the drug is safe and learn which doses may have a therapeutic effect.
Phase 2 clinical trials compare an investigational drug with a placebo (a ‘dummy drug’ with no effect) to help us learn whether it is an effective treatment and learn more about any potential side effects.
Phase 3 clinical trials help us understand more about the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, and how it compares to existing treatments.
Phase 4 clinical trials only take place after a drug has been approved for general use. These trials help us learn about the long-term affects of the treatment.
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