Clinical trials typically follow the same enrollment process, but some trials may involve more steps. Prescreening is the first step in joining a trial. This is to see if you and the study are a good match for each other. The prescreening process may include answering questions about your health, age, and disease type. This is usually done online or by phone. After that, you meet with a researcher, who is called an investigator, to learn about the study’s purpose and the benefits and risks. They will provide you with an informed consent form with the trial details, such as procedures and contacts. If you decide to join the trial, you will sign the form and move to the next step. During the screening process, you typically go to the investigator’s office for a physical exam to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the trial. This may include having additional tests and/or bloodwork done. Once you are accepted into the study, a study coordinator will provide you with instructions and next steps, including any follow-up visits. You can leave the clinical trial at any point.