A clinical study (also called a clinical trial or research study) is the way pharmaceutical companies find out whether drugs and medical devices are safe and effective enough to help people. And, as a patient, your purpose is to help us evaluate these products before they are released into the marketplace.

If you agree to try the drug or product, your role as a patient is to follow all of the study-related directions, thus providing the research team with invaluable information about its performance. As every trial is different, you will know ahead of time exactly how long you will be in the study and what you will need to do before you agree to be in the clinical study

There is never a cost to you to participate and health insurance is never needed. Fair monetary compensation for each study to cover your time and participation varies and will be discussed with you prior to your enrollment.

You may also receive a medical exam at no cost to you.