Ask Your
Doctor.

About my eligibility

• Based on my current condition and medical history, am I a candidate for any clinical trials?
• Are there trials you know of that I should look into that may not appear in public databases yet?
• What medical records or test results would a trial site need from you to evaluate me?
• Is my diagnosis documented in a way that trial eligibility criteria would recognize?

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About a specific trial

• Have you reviewed the eligibility criteria for this trial? Do I appear to qualify?
• Is this a Phase 1, 2, or 3 trial - and what does that mean for my situation?
• How does this trial differ from my current treatment or standard of care?
• What is the experimental treatment in this trial? How is it given?
• What is the placebo arm, and what is the chance I receive a placebo?
• What are the known side effects? What is unknown?

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About logistics

• How often would I need to visit the study site? For how long?
• Can any visits be done remotely or at a local facility?
• Would I need to pause or stop my current treatment to participate?
• Can I continue my other medications while in this trial?
• What happens if I experience a serious side effect? Who do I call?
• Can you (my doctor) remain involved in my care while I am in a trial at another institution?

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About what happens after

• If the treatment works, will I be able to continue taking it after the trial ends?
• Is there an open-label extension phase where I could continue on the drug?
• If I am randomized to placebo and the drug works, will I be able to switch?
• How will I find out about the trial results?
• If I withdraw, what care will be available to me?

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About cost and support

• What costs does the trial cover? What will I be responsible for?
• Does the sponsor provide travel reimbursement or lodging assistance?
• Are there patient assistance programs associated with this trial or drug?
• Is there a study coordinator I can contact with day-to-day questions?
• Are there patient advocacy organizations you recommend I connect with?