Questions To Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial

How often do I have to visit the study site and how long will each visit take?

What should I do if I miss an appointment?

What should I do if I get sick or experience side effects while participating in the study?

Does the informed consent form list all of the risks and benefits?

Can I participate in therapy while I’m in the trial?

Will I get any money for participating in the trial?

Will I need to return to the site once the trial is over?

How can I find out the results of the trial?

What alternative therapies are available?

Can I take nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs or complementary therapies while I am in this trial?

Can I use prescription drugs while I am in this trial?

Can I take other experimental drugs?

Will the lab tests cost me anything?

Will I get the results of these tests?

Will I get the study drug once the trial is over?

What should I do if I miss a dose of my drug?

What are the possible immediate and long-term side effects of this drug?