Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a medical regime developed and run with joint collaboration of pharmaceutical and bio-technological companies, qualified medical research physicians, Independent Review Board (patient safety and advocate board), and study patients. Study patients volunteer to receive novel medical treatments for their medical condition through the carefully designed medical regime, clinical trial. All trials are developed and run under Federal Drug Association codes and international safety guidelines (ICH and GCP guidelines). This process brings new therapies to the general public.
How much does much does study participation cost?
Study fees are covered by the pharmaceutical sponsor. They may further provide transportation or individual stipends to reimburse participants for food, travel, or medical related expenses.
What does study related health care include?
All study related medical procedures and treatments are provided to patients throughout their participation. Patients are carefully observed and followed for their safety. Contact information is given to all participants so that they may reach the medical research staff 24 hours a day with questions or concerns.
What if I want to withdraw from the study?
All study participation is voluntary. You may withdraw from participating at any time.
Who is eligible?
Patient eligibility can only be determined at the clinical drug trial site after an interview and complete evaluation by our physicians and clinical research professionals. Do to limitations in protocol availability we can only evaluate South Florida residents. Call our phone number at 877-455-5757 or contact us via email at cdiaz@mdclinical.org to schedule a preliminary evaluation today.