About Clinical Trials
What is a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, control or treat a disease. The goal is to find a new test or therapy that is safe and effective.
It is important to have many types of people with different ages, races, ethnicities and genders to see how different people response to treatment.
Why Participate In A Clinical Trail?
Some key reasons to consider participating in a clinical trial include:
- Obtain expert medical care from highly trained physicians at GoFertility
- Gain access to new and innovative treatments which are not available to the public
- All medication and procedures are provided at no cost
- No medical insurance needed or required
- Compensation for time and travel
What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
Benefits of participation include:
- Gaining access to new therapies and devices
- Helping increase treatment options for future generations
- Potential for personal health benefits
Risks of participation in a clinical trial include:
- Possible side effects
- Chance of being placed on a placebo
- The experimental treatment may not be effective for the participant
What Happens After The Trail?
Once a given clinical trial concludes, the data is collected to help determine whether the used drug is effective and safe. Your personal identifiable information is never shared with anyone without your prior written consent.
Researchers decide whether they can move to the next phase of the trial. When Phase III of a clinical trial is completed, researchers determine if the test results are medically important. If they are, researchers can submit results to a journal for peer review. Data may also get submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval.
Are clinical trials for me?
Clinical research trials are for everyone! They provide individuals with the opportunity to improve their overall quality of life while contributing to the discovery of new and improved medications.
To be eligible for participation, you must meet the requirements for that particular trial. After speaking to one of our specialists at GoFertility, you will know whether you match the trial criteria.
