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Clinical Trials of Tampa

What to Expect from a Clinical Trial

If you've never participated in a clinical trial before, we understand that it can be daunting and you may be wondering if it's something you should do. Clinical trial participation is key to developing new, life-changing treatments and medicines. We rely on volunteers like you to help us achieve our mission of improving global health. With that said, we want to make sure you're as informed as possible about what to expect when participating in paid clinical trials at Clinical Trials of Tampa.

Information, screening and approval

Starting the study

Discussion, support and testing

Laboratory tests

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Screening Visit

Our paid clinical trials are open to anyone who pre-qualifies through an initial conversation with us. From there, you'll be invited to come in for a screening visit where you'll be given more information about the study as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Our staff will make sure you're fully informed about what participating would entail and we want to emphasize that it's completely up to you whether or not you participate in the trial.

Compensation

We know that our volunteers find great reward in helping Clinical Trials of Tampa advance global health, but did you know that there are additional benefits to participating in clinical research? In addition to receiving free study-related care, such as blood tests, physicals and vital sign readings, volunteers also have the opportunity to help shape the future of medicine while gaining a deeper understanding of their own health.

Overnight Stays

Some paid clinical trials involve an overnight stay at our facility. If the study you are participating in requires an overnight stay, you will be checked in on a previously determined date. You will be provided with a room to stay in for the duration of your visit.

Follow-up Visits

Follow-up visits are similar to overnight stays in a few key ways - you may be administered medication and tests will be conducted to monitor your progress and see how your body is reacting. However, with follow-up visits you don't have to stay overnight. These check-ups are usually conducted at our facility and they provide us with an opportunity to see how you're responding to treatment and if any changes need to be made.

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Should you Participate in a Clinical Trial?

Clinical trials are a necessary process for all medical advances. It can often take over 12 years of research and development before a new medication is ready to undergo clinical testing with humans. This process is important to ensure that the medication is safe and effective. Participants of clinical trials are essential to medical research and without them, no new medications could be developed or improved. You also have added benefits such as:

Taking a more active role in your own health care

Helping others by contributing to medical research

Receiving a treatment that works for you

Participating in a clinical trial is a chance to give back

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FAQ

General Questions

How is my safety protected?

The ethical and legal codes that govern medical practice also apply to clinical trials. In addition, most clinical research is federally regulated with built-in safeguards to protect the participants. The trial follows a protocol which is a study plan that details what researchers will do in the study. The protocol includes information such as:
-The purpose of the trial
-Who can participate in the trial
-What treatments or procedures the participants will receive during the trial
-What tests and measurements will be performed on the participants
-The length of time the participant will be in the trial

What is a placebo?

A placebo is an inactive pill, liquid, or powder that has no treatment value. In clinical trials, experimental treatments are often compared with placebos in order to assess the treatment’s effectiveness. In some studies, the participants in the control group will receive a placebo instead of an active drug or treatment. Placebo effects are often seen in patients who believe that they are receiving the active drug or treatment, and this can impact the results of clinical trials.

Will my privacy be protected?

Yes. All medical records and research materials that identify you will be held confidential so far as permitted by law. Only individuals with study affiliation will have access to your personal information.