Before joining a clinical trial, it is important for you to understand why the research is being carried out and what it will involve. You will be given information about the study. Please take the time to read it and ask any questions that you might have. This is part of a process known as informed consent. Taking part in a clinical trial is completely voluntary and you can leave the study at any time, without giving a reason. Visit our What to Expect page to learn more.
A clinical trial, also called a research study tests to see if a medicine or treatment works and is safe. Clinical trials must be completed before a medicine or treatment can be approved by the FDA and prescribed by a doctor. Being part of a clinical trial may help researchers find new ways of treating those with hematological cancers.
During a clinical trial, you may have access to specialized care from a research team. This team includes doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. During a clinical trial, you may:
- Have in-person, at home, and virtual visits with the research team
- Have periods where you receive the study medicine or placebo depending on the type of trial
- Have periods where you receive only health checks to monitor how you are doing