Your first visit, step by step
Phone pre-screen
A short call (about 15 minutes) with our recruitment team to check the basics — your condition, age, and current medications against the study requirements. No commitment.
Informed consent discussion
Before anything else happens, a coordinator walks you through the study in plain language: what it involves, possible risks and benefits, and your rights. You take all the time you need, and you can bring someone with you.
Screening visit
Medical history, vitals, and any lab work the study requires. This confirms the study is a safe and appropriate fit for you specifically.
Enrollment decision
The study physician reviews your screening results. If everything qualifies, you're enrolled. If not, we'll tell you why — and flag other studies that may fit better.
Study visits begin
Your coordinator schedules visits around your life and stays your point of contact for the whole study. Compensation is paid per completed visit.
Non-negotiable
Your rights as a participant
- Participation is always voluntary — no one can require you to join a study.
- You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular medical care.
- Every question gets answered before you sign anything.
- Your privacy is protected under HIPAA; data shared with sponsors is de-identified.
- Any new information that could affect your willingness to participate is shared with you promptly.
What we ask of you
Be open about your health
An honest medical history — including all medications and supplements — is what keeps participation safe.
Follow the study plan
Take study medication as directed and complete any diaries or logs the study uses.
Report how you feel
Tell your coordinator about any side effects or changes promptly, even ones that seem minor.
Keep your visits
Scheduled visits matter for the science and your safety. We schedule around your life — and reschedule when life happens.
The practical details
- Visit length
- Most visits run 1–3 hours; your coordinator tells you what to expect ahead of each one.
- Parking
- Covered at all three clinics.
- Language support
- If English isn't your preferred language, let us know when you schedule — we'll arrange support.
- What to bring
- A photo ID and a list of your current medications to your first visit.
- Hours
- All clinics: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Who can participate?
Every study has its own eligibility criteria — age range, diagnosis, current medications, and medical history all factor in. Not qualifying for one study says nothing about the next: our pre-screen takes about 15 minutes and tells you quickly, and we keep your information on file (with your permission) so we can reach out when a better-fitting study opens.