Get screened, confirm eligibility, and start participating
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Pre-screening
This is a brief phone discussion that helps both the research team and the participant determine if the study is a good fit. Here, you are given an overview of the study. More importantly, this is a two-way conversation where the floor is open for all questions or concerns. It is a non-committal step, and participants are under no obligation to continue if they do not feel it is right for them.
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Screening
If the study seems like a match, your first in-office visit will begin with signing an Informed Consent Form (ICF). This document ensures you understand the trial, your rights, and your responsibilities as a participant.
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Enrollment and Randomization
Once all eligibility criteria are met, you are officially enrolled in the trial. Many studies include randomization, where participants are placed into different groups, such as:
- The investigational treatment group,
- A placebo group, or
- A group receiving an existing treatment.
This process ensures unbiased results while maintaining the study’s scientific integrity.
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Study period
Clinical trials can last from weeks to years, depending on the study. During this time, you will have a combination of in-person and remote visits. These visits are designed to monitor your health and gather data through labs, questionnaires, and devices.
We work with you to ensure the study schedule fits your lifestyle while maintaining compliance with the trial’s protocol.
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End of study
Your final visit is a key step to ensure participant safety and gather crucial data. Researchers assess any potential long-term effects, evaluate treatment outcomes, and document your overall experience. Your participation helps advance medical knowledge and may contribute to the approval of new treatments.