Questions For Your Team

Before joining a clinical trial, you'll probably have questions for your research team, such as:

• Who is sponsoring this study?
• What is the goal of the study?
• How do you determine if I'm eligible for this trial?
• Will I benefit from participating in this study?
• What are the risks if I choose to participate?
• What is the usual treatment for my condition?
  • How different is this trial from that treatment?
  • Does my participation affect the care that I will be receiving?
• What will be expected of me if I participate?
  • How many times will I need to come to DHMC?
  • What will happen each time I am there?
• Will I be expected to pay for anything?
  • Will my insurance be expected to pay for anything?
• How long will the study last?
• What happens to me when the study is over?
• What happens if I decide to leave?

We can't answer those questions now, of course - but bring them to your team, along with any other concerns you have.

Be sure to remember that you are free to leave a trial at any point and that, whatever your decision, you will receive the same comprehensive care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock.