- Most studies will require blood work to confirm eligibility and to make sure that it is safe for patients to participate in the study.
- All blood work will be conducted at the site by our Research team.
- All visits that requiring fasting blood draws will be scheduled in the morning.
Category: FAQ
What is the time commitment/How flexible are visits?
- Every study is different and the visit frequency will vary depending on the type of study. Most visits with the Clinical Research Coordinator will last 1-2 hour and are scheduled based on each individual studies requirements. The informed consent for each study will have a detailed explanation of the number of visits required for each study and whether it’s an onsite visit or phone visit.
- All visits are conducted Monday- Friday, with most visit being scheduled for the morning. Our office opens at 7am and closes at 4pm.
- Most studies have a visit window which allows for some flexibility when scheduling study visits.
Is there compensation/How are they compensated (Mention payment per visit)
- Yes, there is compensation for participating in each study as a thank you for your time and travel to the site. Compensation varies between each study and the requirements of each visit. Compensations is provided on a payment card that is loaded after each visit is completed. The informed consent for each trial has a detailed description of the payment schedule and the Research Coordinator will review it with the patient during their screening visit. Patients who receive a payment of $600 or more during a tax year will receive a 1099-MISC form in the mail for tax purposes.
Is there anything patients should be aware of before participating in a clinical trial?
- Participation is voluntary and is greatly appreciated by our Clinical Research staff and the sponsors.
- Patients must meet inclusion criteria and other requirements to be able to participate.
- There is no cost to the patients for their participation and most studies will compensate the subject for their time and travel for completing required visits and procedures.
- Clinical trials can last anywhere from 1 visit to 5 years.