Before agreeing to enroll, gather and study all the information about the study such as possible risks involved, medications and procedures to be administered, and how often one will be required to come to the medical center. Every volunteer is given an informed consent form to review with the physician in charge of the study outlining the description of the study, potential risks and benefits, and time required. You are under no obligation to enroll in research studies. You may discontinue your participation in the study at any time. Each study is different.
Studies can last a few hours, months, or even years.
Patients enrolled in studies are not expected to pay for medications or procedures that are required in the research.