What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study designed to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of medical treatments, interventions, or devices in humans.
Why are clinical trials important?
Clinical trials are essential for advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and developing new treatments and therapies.
Who sponsors clinical trials?
Clinical trials can be sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, government organizations like the NIH, or private research organizations.
How can I find clinical trials near me?
You can search for clinical trials through trusted registries like ClinicalTrials.gov or contact research institutions in your area.
Am I eligible to participate in a clinical trial?
Each trial has specific eligibility criteria based on factors like age, gender, medical history, and current health status. Eligibility will be assessed during the screening process.
Is participation in a clinical trial safe?
Clinical trials are carefully designed and monitored to ensure participant safety. Risks and potential side effects will be discussed with you before you enroll.
Do I have to pay to participate in a clinical trial?
Most clinical trials cover the cost of study-related care and may offer compensation for your time and travel. Check with the study team for details.
What happens if I want to leave the trial?
Participation in a clinical trial is voluntary. You can withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of medical care.
Will my information remain confidential?
Yes, clinical trials follow strict privacy guidelines to protect your personal and medical information.
How do I conduct a clinical trial using your platform?
Our platform provides tools for participant recruitment, data management, and analytics. Contact our team for a demo and onboarding support.
Is your platform compliant with regulatory standards?
Yes, our platform complies with HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and other industry standards to ensure data security and regulatory adherence.
Can I integrate wearable devices and EHR data?
Absolutely! Our platform supports integration with wearable devices, electronic health records (EHR), and other digital tools to enhance data collection.
What kind of analytics does your platform offer?
We provide real-time analytics, data visualization tools, and support for R, Python, and Jupyter Notebook for advanced analysis.
How do you ensure diversity in clinical trials?
Our platform includes features for targeted recruitment to reach underrepresented populations, ensuring compliance with diversity mandates.
Why is diversity important in clinical research?
Diverse participation ensures that treatments are effective and safe for all populations, improving health equity.
How do you help retain participants in trials?
Our platform provides tools for ongoing communication, personalized reminders, and easy access to trial updates to keep participants engaged.
Can participants access their data during the trial?
Yes, depending on the trial design, participants may have access to certain data points through secure portals.
Is your platform secure?
Yes, our platform uses advanced encryption and complies with standards like SOC 2, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP to protect your data.
What kind of support do you offer for users?
We provide 24/7 technical support, onboarding assistance, and a dedicated account manager to help you navigate the platform.
How can I get started with your platform?
Contact us today to request a demo and learn how we can support your clinical trial needs!