How do I get the key facts before giving informed consent?
OFDR research staff will discuss the study with you in detail, provide you with a copy of the Informed Consent form, and answer any questions you might have. Before signing the Informed Consent form, you should: • Read the document thoroughly and ask questions of the research staff • Take the consent form home and discuss with your family or friends, if you desire • Review your options thoroughly: ask more questions Top Who can participate in a clinical trial? Guidelines for eligibility for a clinical trial vary by study, and are based on factors like current medical condition or disease, medical history, and age. Some studies require volunteers with specific diseases or conditions, while others seek healthy volunteers. Top Who sponsors clinical trials? Government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare institutions, medical device manufacturers, or individual physician-investigators may decide to sponsor a clinical trial. Top How do I get involved as a participant in OFDR’s res
