Your guide to clinical trials
The longer read: what a trial is, the phases, who can join, consent, placebos, safety, costs and leaving. Each article below picks up one step in more detail.
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Short reads for the steps around a trial
Three articles about the practical side of research: the first visit, your own doctor and the people who come with you.
What happens at a first screening visit
The first appointment with a study team: what they check, what to bring and what to expect afterward.
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Talking to your own doctor about a trial
Why your regular doctor should know, what to ask them, and what to do if they are unsure.
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Taking part with a caregiver beside you
How a partner, relative or friend can help, from the consent form to the long drive home.
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