What is a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are monitored by Institutional Review Board (IRB) which is comprised of a panel of expert physicians and other professionals to ensure the safety of the patients, that the study is being conducted ethically and as per research protocol.
Informed consent is required from the participant before they are legally allowed to participate in the study. A physician or a research staff responsible for conducting the clinical trial will explain to the volunteer about the side effects, risks, and possible benefits in as much details as possible.
Privacy of participants is strictly maintained per the HIPAA Laws. Participants will remain strictly confidential at all times.
During the study, an Intrepid Research physician or research staff member will stay in touch with the research participant on an ongoing basis to ensure the safety of the research participant and confirm compliance with the research protocol.
Is a Clinical Trial Safe?
Clinical trials are monitored by Institutional Review Board (IRB) which is comprised of a panel of expert physicians and other professionals to ensure the safety of the patients, that the study is being conducted ethically and as per research protocol.
Informed consent is required from the participant before they are legally allowed to participate in the study. A physician or a research staff responsible for conducting the clinical trial will explain to the volunteer about the side effects, risks, and possible benefits in as much details as possible.
Privacy of participants is strictly maintained per the HIPAA Laws. Participants will remain anonymous at all times.
During the study, an Intrepid Research physician or research staff member will stay in touch with the research participant on an ongoing basis to ensure the safety of the research participant and confirm compliance with the research protocol.
Why should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a research study to determine the safety and efficiency of a new medical device, medication, or treatment modality.
Many people participate in clinical trials because the treatments they’ve tried for the health problem(s) have not worked as primarily intended. Others participate because there is not a treatment currently offered for their diagnosis and by participating in a clinical trial, they could be getting access to new treatment(s) before they become widely available.
In most cases, medical treatments and medications must go through clinical trials to gain approval from the FDA. A clinical trial is often used to understand and determine if a new treatment could be safer, more effective and less harmful than the currently existing FDA approved standard treatments. Privacy of participants is strictly maintained per the HIPPA Laws. Participants will remain anonymous at all times.
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For more information on clinical trials, please visit https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-clinical-trials-and-studies or feel free to contact us to find out if you qualify for a study at our research center.
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