What should medical volunteers consider before taking part in a
clinical trial? It is important for medical volunteers to learn
as much about the clinical trial before deciding to take part,
and discuss any questions they have concerning the study with
the research staff, in order to learn about the type of care
that can be expected and the various procedures involved. Below
is a list of questions that could be helpful for a medical
volunteer to consider before taking part in the clinical trial.
Answers to these questions are usually covered in the informed
consent document that is provided to medical volunteers before
taking part in the study. - What is the aim of the study? - What
is the required medical volunteer population for the study? -
What are the reasons for researchers believing that the drug
under investigation will be effective? Has the drug been
researched before? - What are the tests and procedures that will
be carried during the study - What are the likely risks, side-
effects and benefits for