Frequently Asked Questions

Participant safety is the absolute highest priority in clinical research. Before a study ever reaches patients, it undergoes strict oversight from the FDA and independent Ethics Boards (IRBs). Throughout the study, participants are closely monitored by a specialized team of doctors, nurses, and coordinators every step of the way.

Joining a clinical trial typically comes at no cost to the participant or their insurance. All study-related care, doctor visits, lab work, and investigative medications are provided free of charge. In fact, many studies also offer stipends or reimbursement to help cover travel expenses and time.

No. Participation is 100% voluntary at every stage. Informed consent is an ongoing process, not a binding contract. Participants have the legal right to withdraw from a trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting their standard medical care or their relationship with their doctors.

Clinical trials offer access to cutting-edge, potential next-generation treatments long before they are available to the general public. Additionally, trial participants usually receive a much higher level of individual care, including longer, more frequent health assessments and dedicated time with medical specialists.

Absolutely not. In clinical research, you are a partner in science, not a subject in a lab test. Every clinical trial is bound by strict ethical standards (monitored by independent Institutional Review Boards) designed specifically to protect your safety, dignity, and rights.

Not at all. Clinical trials do not replace your regular primary care doctor or specialist. Our research team works alongside your existing healthcare providers, sharing updates with your permission so everyone stays informed. You continue seeing your own doctors for all non-study care.

Time commitments vary depending on the specific study protocol. Some trials only require monthly or bi-monthly visits, while others involve periodic phone check-ins. During your pre-screening appointment, our research coordinators walk you through the exact schedule of visits so you can decide if it fits comfortably into your lifestyle before agreeing to join.

Before a study finishes, our team discusses clear post-trial care transition plans with you and your personal doctor. In many cases, if a study drug is proving effective, participants are invited to join an Open-Label Extension (OLE) study, allowing them to continue receiving the treatment for free until it receives full market approval.

Every trial has specific “inclusion and exclusion criteria” (such as age, medical history, or current medications) to ensure participant safety and scientific accuracy. If you don’t qualify for one specific study, our clinical team can keep your information on file to match you with upcoming trials that better fit your profile.