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 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.
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?
There are many reasons why participating in a clinical trial could be the right course of action for you. A lot of subjects in clinical trials volunteer because the treatments they’ve tried for their 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. Regardless of why you choose to participate, please understand that participating in a clinical trial is a great way to play an active role in your own healthcare, leading you to a better quality of life.