clinical research process
To apply to participate in a clinical trial, you can enter your information using our contact form or call us at 813-512-6164. Our enrollment specialist will be available to answer questions and find the most suitable study for you.
An enrollment specialist from the Clinical Trials of Tampa contact center will call you and ask a few questions about you and your medical history. This phone screening will help determine if the study is right for you. Even if this study is not a fit for you, an enrollment specialist can help you find a more appropriate study. Thiis is also the time, to ask questions about the study process.
After a successful phone screening, you will visit a Clinical Trials of Tampa for a physical screening. You will need to bring identification to confirm your identity and medical history. This is required for every study, and is for your safety.
Each study is different. The informed consent process ensures you understand what will happen in the study. You’ll learn about the product being studied, your role in the trial, potential side effects, and the number of visits required. After you fully understand your role in the study, you may sign an informed consent form. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
You will receive a physical exam that will vary depending on the study. As an added benefit of participating, you may receive specific exams or tests.
When you are given an investigational medication (or placebo), Clinical Trials of Tampa's clinical staff will closely monitor your health. You may undergo additional tests to assess the medicine’s effect and/or to safeguard your health. Our Clinic is staffed by healthcare professionals who make your safety our top priority.
You may be compensated for participating in a study. You can learn more about study compensation during your first phone call with us, or you can ask during your in-office screening.
Some studies require several visits to the clinic. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your time and travel for each visit. Any follow-up necessary for the study would be detailed in the informed consent process so you’re never surprised by what a study entails.
Clinical Trials of Tampa
Trials happen in four phases. Each phase serves a different purpose, and scientists collect important data at every step. Data must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at each stage before a treatment can proceed to the next phase. Treatments must be approved through this process before they can be sold in the commercial market.
During phase I, researchers test a new product in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects. This phase usually takes less than a year.
In Phase II, the product is given to a larger group of people to study effectiveness and further assess safety. This stage can last for months or possibly years.
Phase III is when the product is given to large groups of people to confirm safety, monitor side effects, compare it to other treatments, and collect information that could make it safer to use. This third phase usually takes years to complete.
This final phase happens after a product is approved for consumer sale. The product is studied to find additional information about it's risks, benefits,
and best use.
Clinical Trials of Tampa
Clinical studies offer more care options for patients suffering certain health conditions.
Clinical studies offer a way for almost anyone — regardless of their background — to help improve human health and wellbeing.
Most studies offer payment for time and travel. We'll let you know what to expect during your application process.
Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help researchers find better treatments for others in the future.
FAQ
A protocol is the study plan that all clinical trials are based on. The plan is designed specifically to answer particular research questions while also keeping the participants safe and healthy. Protocols will describe who can participate in the trial, what types of tests, procedures, medications, and dosages will be used, and how long the study will last.
A control is the standard by which experimental observations are evaluated. In many clinical trials, one group of patients will be given an experimental drug or treatment, while the control group is given either a standard treatment for the illness or a placebo.
Yes. A participant can leave a clinical trial at any time. When withdrawing from the trial, the participant should let the research team know so that we may retrieve any remaining medication and do an exit visit if possible.
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At Clinical Trials of Tampa our mission is to partner with our volunteers to help develop specialized drugs and therapies through clinical research.
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