What To Expect
If you apply for one of our clinical trials, you should consider some essential factors. Review important information to guide you through the clinical research process, and read our Information for Study Volunteers.
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Clinical trials are key to helping make tomorrow’s medicine a reality today. At UConn Health, we understand participating in a clinical trial is a significant decision, but it’s one that may help researchers better understand your condition and advance treatments or prevention. You may feel more empowered in your health and have access to a potential new treatment for a disease before it becomes widely available. Explore all the UConn Health clinical trials currently recruiting patients in our clinical trials database.
Please consult your healthcare provider or access MyChart to discover eligible clinical trials that may benefit you. If you don’t have a MyChart account yet, creating one is easy and only takes a few simple steps.
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You can actively participate in clinical trials and be part of the solution to healthcare’s biggest challenges. Numerous opportunities exist for patients and the public to participate in various ongoing clinical studies.
Questions About Clinical Trials
We understand that participation in a clinical trial is an important step and a serious commitment. If you are considering applying for one of our clinical trials, you should consider some essential factors.
What should I do if I am interested in joining a clinical trial?
We have compiled important information about clinical trials to guide you through the clinical research process. If you have further questions, please review our Information for Study Volunteers. Here are some initial steps you should consider when applying for a clinical trial:
- Consult with your healthcare providers to identify a clinical trial you are eligible for.
- Understand all the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial.
- Discuss any questions and concerns with your healthcare providers and research staff.
- Discuss with your family and friends the impact that participating in a clinical trial may have on your daily life.
What should I know about the clinical trial I am applying for?
To ensure you have sufficient information about a particular clinical trial, know the answers to the following questions:
- What are the goals of the clinical trial?
- What will be required of me as a participant in the clinical trial?
- What are the risks, and how likely are they to occur?
- What will the researchers do to minimize the risks?
- What role will I play in the clinical trial?
- Will I likely benefit directly from the study?
- What are the potential benefits to others?
- How long is my participation required?
- What will my costs include?
- Do I really want to participate?
- Am I receiving compensation or other benefits for my participation?
How can I join a clinical trial?
Who Can ParticipateTo be eligible to participate in a clinical trial, you must meet the inclusion criteria. Make sure to discuss the eligibility criteria with your healthcare providers.
Here is what you should know about eligibility criteria:- Each clinical trial has a different set of criteria for its target study population.
- You will be screened to determine whether you are eligible for that particular clinical trial.
How are clinical trials conducted?
Here is some general information you should know about the way clinical trials are carried out:
- Each clinical trial is conducted according to its Study Protocol. Therefore, each clinical trial is different.
- The main person responsible for the project is the principal investigator (PI).
- Physicians, dentists, basic research scientists, faculty members, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows may also be involved.
- The study may include a research coordinator or a nurse who are both specially trained in research and will be there to help with scheduling issues and answer questions or address concerns.