About Research Participation

Research may lead to important discoveries that could improve the quality of many lives.

• You may be able to access potential treatments before they are widely available
• You may receive study medication or placebo (inactive substance)
• You may undergo medical care, tests and examinations at medical facilities that may be provided to you at no cost
• You might help others by contributing to research that may lead to cures and treatments
• You may experience unpleasant side effects
• The experimental treatment may not be effective
• The study may require more time and attention than regular treatment

• What is a research study?
• What other treatment options do I have?
• Will it cost me anything to participate?
• Are there restrictions placed on me by being in a study?