If you decide to take part in a research study, you do so as a volunteer. If you choose to participate, you have many important rights, which will be explained to you before you begin the study. There are many reasons to participate in a research study, including:
To help find a better treatment for your diagnosed condition.
To help find a cure for other people who are sick.
To help find ways to provide better care.
To help scientists better understand how the human body and mind works.
It is important to note that our clinical studies only include treatments that meet or exceed today’s standard of care for the treatment of disease, but no one can completely predict the outcome of a research study or how it might affect you. The study may not help you personally, but your participation might result in information that will help others in the future.