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BENEFITS OF BEING A RESEARCH VOLUNTEER

The benefits of study participation may include:
* Study-related exams at no cost
* Study medication (possibly placebo)
* Reimbursement for time and travel expenses for most studies
* Contributing to the development of new therapies and learning more about a medical condition and treatment options

VOLUNTEER ELIGIBILITY

Participation in a clinical trial is based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Some studies require a person to have a specific condition with specific symptoms, while others are for healthy individuals interested in preventative care.

IRB PROTECTIONS

Each clinical trial is approved for suitability by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) comprised of professionals from the fields of medicine, religion, law, and education. The IRB’s function serves to protect the safety and rights of volunteers in clinical trials.

HIPAA REGULATIONS

New privacy regulations ensure privacy protections for patients by protecting medical records and other individually identifiable health information, whether it is on paper, in computers or communicated orally. To learn more, visit www.hipaa.org.