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Choosing a Clinical Trial

The patients we talked to stressed that building a strong relationship with their health-care team was important in their decision to choose a clinical trial. The key to building that relationship is open, honest communication. Think about starting the conversation with these questions:

• What is the goal of the study? Cure? Control? Prevention?
• Why do you think this drug or therapy may be effective?
• What are the risks and benefits–both short- and long-term?
• What kinds of tests will I have?
• Will my insurance cover this?
• How will this impact my daily life?
• Can I talk to others who have participated?

 

 

 

 

This article appeared as part of the Summer, 2007 issue of Thrive. View the issue - note: opens as a .pdf document

See also:
UMCCC Clinical Trials on the Engage website

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