Participating in a clinical investigation can be a rewarding experience. Here, we give you a rundown of the things you need to know and what to expect should you choose to volunteer with Bioluminux.
Be a Volunteer
If you have ever taken prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, your life has been touched by clinical research and the contribution of hundreds or thousands of clinical trial participants. Through the important clinical research process, medicines, medical devices, and vaccines are developed for those who need them most.
A clinical research study involves trying new medication on human volunteers, the goal being to answer specific questions relating to the treatment, to test its effectiveness and to determine how best the medication should be used.
When you participate in a clinical trial, you will be welcomed by our professional and caring staff who will guide you through the process and help you feel comfortable and appreciated as a research trial participant. You will visit the investigator (doctor) or other members of the study team for health assessments, physical exams, laboratory tests, or other procedures required by the study protocol. It is important to us that you feel confident about being a clinical trial participant.
Initial conversation with a member of the team discussing the study
Review forms that explain your rights and obligations as a participant
The study team will determine if you meet the basic study requirements
Assess how you are doing after ending study treatment by phone or appointment
These may be days, weeks, or months apart. The team will let you know what to expect from each visit
You will be assigned to a treatment course, which may be a placebo
Participation in the study has ended.
Initial conversation with a member of the team discussing the study
Review forms that explain your rights and obligations as a participant
The study team will determine if you meet the basic study requirements
You will be assigned to a treatment course, which may be a placebo
These may be days, weeks, or months apart. The team will let you know what to expect from each visit
Assess how you are doing after ending study treatment by phone or appointment
Participation in the study has ended.
It depends on the study.
Every effort is made to ensure the participant’s safety during a study. The ethics and laws that govern medical practice also apply to clinical trials. However, clinical trials involve investigational products that could be ineffective or cause serious side effects.
Clinical trials are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Clinical trials also follow strict plans called protocols, which are reviewed by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to make sure patient rights are protected.
Each study is different, but the informed consent process ensures you understand what will happen. You’ll learn about the product being studied, your role in the trial, potential side effects, and the visits required. In some studies, you may receive an inactive placebo.
Volunteer for medical research to learn more about your condition, gain access to new treatments and medications, and contribute to medical advancements.
