Our studies vary in length from a few weeks to several years with follow up visits every 4 to 8 weeks. The majority of visits are done in the ACTU Clinic. Most follow up visits consist of a brief physical exam, a review of your study medication, asking about symptoms and doing lab tests. We will review the results of your lab tests with you at every visit and also send copies to your primary care physician. This is a good time to ask any questions you may have about the study or how you are feeling.
Every effort is made to make each clinic visit as smooth as possible for all participants.
In most cases the visit, the lab draws and the drug dispensing are all done in the clinic area. There is also assistance available for bus, parking and transportation. The ACTU staff will be in close communication with your primary care or referring physician. Your physician will receive information about any study you enter and the research nurses will fax them copies of all of the lab results obtained through the study. We will also contact them if you have any trouble with the study medication to discuss management and any changes needed in your study medication.