The goal of clinical trials is to test new medications and therapies before they are made available to the public. All clinical studies are FDA approved and are continuously supervised by the Institutional Review Board, pharmaceutical companies, and medical monitors.

By participating in a research study, you may gain access to investigational medications that are not currently available outside of the study. Your participation helps contribute to research that may bring forth new treatments and therapies to people like you with similar conditions.

The Informed Consent Form and California Bill of Rights explain the main purpose of the study, possible risks and benefits of the medication, schedule of appointments, types of procedures, and your rights as a participant in a clinical trial.

Before the start of any study-related procedures, you will be given time to read, review, and sign these documents. During this process, our physicians and research coordinators will also be available to supplement your understanding of the study and answer all questions.

Many patients volunteer for clinical trials because their current medications are too expensive. Some come as a last resort for their illness as all other treatments have failed. Others want to contribute to the fast-growing field of medicine.

We welcome anyone who is qualified and dedicated to improving medical care for themselves and others. Each study is different and has its own set of eligibility requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to age, gender, and medical history.

Make sure you have the time and means of travel to attend your appointments. Visits vary depending on the study but are generally one hour. The initial visit will take longer due to the consenting process. Some studies may require more time per visit.

Volunteers do not need to pay anything to participate in our clinical studies. We do not require insurance information. Instead, participants receive compensation for enrolling in our studies, even if you fail the screening visit! Compensation ranges from as much as $500 to $4,500.

Yes, clinical trials follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). All identifying information is omitted when data is relayed to the pharmaceutical company.