A: Clinical trials are conducted to determine whether a new drug or device is safe and effective for people. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and fastest way to find effective treatments and new ways to improve health.

A: Clinical trial participants can take a more active role in their health care, access new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.

A: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all clinical trials to ensure participants who agree to be in studies are treated safely. Participants are followed closely by doctors, researchers, and other healthcare professionals throughout their participation.

All research studies conducted in the US abide by ethical principles found in the Declaration of Helsinki, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and other strict federal guidelines.

A: Anyone who qualifies. Selection criteria vary from trial to trial.

A: Yes. Volunteers sign a HIPAA consent that lets them know who can access their personal health information.

A: Yes. Compensation opportunities for patient time and travel are listed with each trial description.

A: The specific study consent forms and additional clinical trial information will detail participants’ expectations. At Tribe Clinical Research, we believe clinical research participation should be collaborative with the participant’s primary care physician.

A: Informed consent means that the volunteer agrees to participate in the trial under conditions explained by the investigator.

A: Yes, but not at the same time.

A: Clinical trials vary in length. Some trials are as short as a few weeks or as long as a few years.

A: Yes, if you received $600.00 or more in a single tax year.