What should I expect during a clinical trial?

Every clinical trial is different, but here's what you can generally expect: Regular visits: You'll visit the study site on a regular schedule Visits may be weekly, monthly, or at other intervals Each visit may take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours During visits, you might have: Physical examinations Blood tests or other laboratory tests Questionnaires about your symptoms and quality of life Discussions with the research team Administration of the study treatment Between visits: You may need to take study medication at home Keep a diary of symptoms or side effects Follow specific instructions about diet, activity, or other medications Contact the research team if you have questions or concerns The informed consent document and study team will give you specific details about what to expect in your particular trial.