What does it mean to Participate in a Clinical Trial In Paris, TX?
Participation in a clinical trial at our Paris, TX clinic means you volunteer to enroll in a clinical research study. This means you can choose to leave/stop a study at any time. Participant involvement in any clinical trials are always voluntary.
Why Should I Participate?
There are many reasons to enroll in a clinical trial in Paris, TX. These are some of the more common reasons people choose to participate in clinical research.
At Tapia Wellness and Research, we need healthy participants as well as those who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses.
- Participants would have access to the latest treatment options that may not be available outside a research setting.
- Voluntary participation in a clinical trial at our Paris, TX facility makes a difference in society and can help people in the future with the same condition.
- Information received during your clinical research participation can encourage you to make improvements to your own health.
What can I Expect?
Prescreening
Trials that enroll participants with a specific medical condition require some pre-screening. Pre-Screening and chart reviews are completed by Dr. Tapia and her study coordinators. Once Dr. Tapia determines that you would be a good candidate for a specific study, she will have one of her site staff contact you.
Informed Consent
Informed consent is a very important part of enrolling in a clinical trial in Paris, TX. You will be given time in a quiet place to carefully read/review the informed consent form and decide if you are comfortable with participating in the study. Before you sign to give consent, Dr. Tapia will be available to discuss and answer any questions you may have about the study. Once all your questions have been answered, and if you decide you will participate, you will be asked to sign the informed consent form with Dr. Tapia.
You will be given a copy of the signed consent document, so that you will be able to refer to it in the future. At any point in time, should you have questions or concerns during or after your participation has ended, please feel free to ask. We may also provide you with new information during the study that could affect your willingness to participate.
Screening Visit
After the consenting process is complete, you will be asked to come to the office where you will undergo differing procedures and tests. This can include filling out questionnaires, vitals, EKG, having blood work completed, and other study specific testing to verify eligibility.
Enrollment and Participation
Once you are enrolled in a clinical trial, our Paris, TX team will review study procedures and schedule any testing and other appointments required by the study with you. All concerns or issues will be reported to the study team, and all trial procedures will be followed. Participation in a clinical trial is always voluntary and you can decide to withdraw consent at any time.
All participants are encouraged to continue to see their primary care provider for their usual health care visits and physicals, throughout the study.
End of Study
Once you have completed the study, you may be provided with information about the results once the study has been closed out and data is fully documented and analyzed.
