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Q: What will happen to me at the end of the study?

Q: How will this affect my daily life?

Q: What happens if I want to drop out of the study?

Q: Will my medical information be kept confidential?

Q: Do I have to decide right away or can I discuss this with my family, friend, case manager or doctor?

Q: Could my illness become worse during the study? What will happen if it does?

As you can see your decision to participate in a study involves many factors. Our team of research professionals will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. Remember, it is important that you ask as many questions as you need until the answers are clearly understandable to you.

What you should ask before
participating in a study

Taking part in a research study can be a very rewarding experience. It allows you to help yourself now and to help others in the future. After all, without research, treatment cannot improve and without individuals like you, there would be no research. You may be wondering if you are a good candidate to participate in a research study. Make sure you know the answers to the following questions, they will help you make an informed decision.

Q: Why do you want me to participate in this study?

Q: How will this research help in treating or understanding my disorder?

Q: What do I need to do and how much time will this take?

Q: How might this study benefit me, my relatives, or other people with my disorder?

Q: What possible risks are there to me if I take part?

Q: How will this be different from the care I am getting now, and do I have other options or choices?

Q: Will I have to stop my current treatment?

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