Finding and enrolling in a clinical trial involves several important steps. These steps help ensure that the trial is a good match for your health condition and that you understand all of the associated risks and benefits.
Research and Identify Potential Trials (we can help): You’ll need a clear understanding of your medical condition, including diagnosis, stage, and treatment history. When you sign up with Unity Trails, we provide a free consultative service to help locate appropriate options. Of course, you’ll need to discuss any potential trials with a healthcare provider to get professional insights and recommendations.
Review Eligibility Criteria: Every clinical trial has a specific set of rules known as inclusion criteria that dictate whether or not an individual is able to participate in the trial. Criteria could be age, gender, type and stage of disease, medications, previous treatment history, and overall health status. Any one factor could disqualify your participation.
Contact the Trial Team: They will want you to undergo a preliminary screening where you provide basic information about your condition and medical history to determine if you might be a good fit for the trial. Understand how participation could affect your health insurance coverage and whether the trial covers any of the associated costs.
Undergo Pretrial Screening: Assuming that you have passed the preliminary screening, you’ll be asked to undergo more comprehensive evaluations, which may include medical exams, laboratory tests, and questionnaires.
Provide Informed Consent: A clinical trial must provide people with an informed consent document that clearly outlines its purpose, what’s expected of participants, their rights, potential risks, and possible benefits. Carefully read what you’re given and ask questions or raise concerns with the trial staff or your healthcare provider. Signing the consent form indicates your willingness to participate.
Enroll in the Trial: If accepted, you’ll be officially enrolled in the trial. Typically, a trial starts with baseline measurements to assess your current health status.
Participation and Follow-Up: You must adhere to the trial’s protocol, including treatments, visits, and procedures. Keep in regular contact with the trial team, reporting any side effects or changes in your condition. Attend all scheduled appointments and assessments.
Complete the Trial: The final trial visit may involve concluding assessments. You may receive information about the trial’s overall results once they are available.
Remember that participation in a clinical trial is voluntary. You have the right to withdraw at any time.
Clinical trials are conducted under strict ethical and safety standards — your personal health information (PHI) is kept confidential.
It’s crucial to stay informed and actively engaged throughout the process. Always keep open communication with your healthcare providers and the trial team.
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