FAQs
What are clinical trials?
Clinical trials are voluntary research studies testing medications or medical devices and designed to answer specific questions about the safety or effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, other therapies, or new ways of using existing treatments. Pharmaceutical companies are not permitted under U.S. law to to evaluate whether the drugs they create are safe and effective. Neutral third-parties such as “Illuminate Clinical Trials” are contracted to assist in running the clinical research study.
How much does it cost to participate?
Participating in a clinical trial is free. Every participant in our clinical trials receives a medical evaluation. At a minimum, this includes a medical examination and your vital signs. This examination may also include an analysis of your labs, all at no cost to you. Participants may also reimbursed per scheduled visit for time and travel. The exact amount of compensation varies with each study.
Do I need health insurance to participate?
No, you do not need health insurance to participate. If you have health insurance, your insurance will not be billed.
Why participate in a clinical trial?
There are many reasons people participate in clinical trials. Some of the most important reasons to participate include access to medical information, advancing medical science, and possible relief from your symptoms and problems.
Medical information: Every participant in our clinical trials receives a free medical evaluation, which includes a medical examination and your vital signs. This examination may also include an analysis of your labs.
Advancing medical science: Your participation in a clinical trial may help make the world a better place. Clinical trial results provide researchers and patients with detailed information on both the benefits and potential treatments’ risks.
Relief from symptoms: You may be experiencing medical problems and, even after trying the current standard of care treatment(s) available, you have not found a treatment that worked for you. A new investigational product may offer the relief and benefit that you are seeking.
Do I qualify to participate in a clinical trial?
Check for our posted studies above. Studies listed there may be currently enrolling at our site and more information on the eligibility criteria. You may also contact us and we will be happy to assist you in learning more and getting involved with our clinical trials.
What happens if I want to stop participating in a trial?
Your participation is completely voluntary. If you decide you want to discontinue your participation you may do so at any time with no costs or questions asked.
Can’t find a study that addresses your medical condition?
We update our available studies dependent on what is currently enrolling new subjects. Please contact us for additional assistance with connecting with potentially suitable clinical trials.
Check out our latest clinical trials for a chance to play a role in advancing medical research while playing an active role in your health care.