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If you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial, be sure to ask your doctor, “Is there a clinical trial that I can join?” If your doctor offers you a trial, here are some questions you may want to ask. | If you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial, be sure to ask your doctor, “Is there a clinical trial that I can join?” If your doctor offers you a trial, here are some questions you may want to ask. | ||
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'''Questions about the Trial''' | '''Questions about the Trial''' | ||
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:*What is the purpose of the trial? | :*What is the purpose of the trial? | ||
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:*Why do the researchers believe that the treatment being studied may be better than the one being used now? Why may it not be better? | :*Why do the researchers believe that the treatment being studied may be better than the one being used now? Why may it not be better? | ||
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:*How long will I be in the trial? | :*How long will I be in the trial? | ||
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:*What kinds of tests and treatments are involved? | :*What kinds of tests and treatments are involved? | ||
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:*How will the doctor know if the treatment is working? | :*How will the doctor know if the treatment is working? | ||
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:*How will I be told about the trial’s results? | :*How will I be told about the trial’s results? | ||
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:*How long do I have to make up my mind about joining this trial? | :*How long do I have to make up my mind about joining this trial? | ||
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:*Who can I speak with about questions I have during and after the trial? | :*Who can I speak with about questions I have during and after the trial? | ||
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:*Who will be in charge of my care? | :*Who will be in charge of my care? | ||
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:*Is there someone I can talk to who has been in the trial? | :*Is there someone I can talk to who has been in the trial? | ||
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'''Questions about Risks and Benefits''' | '''Questions about Risks and Benefits''' | ||
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:*What are the possible side effects or risks of the new treatment? | :*What are the possible side effects or risks of the new treatment? | ||
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:*What are the possible benefits? | :*What are the possible benefits? | ||
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:*How do the possible risks and benefits of this trial compare to those of the standard treatment? | :*How do the possible risks and benefits of this trial compare to those of the standard treatment? | ||
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'''Questions about Your Rights''' | '''Questions about Your Rights''' | ||
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:*How will my health information be kept private? | :*How will my health information be kept private? | ||
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:*What happens if I decide to leave the trial? | :*What happens if I decide to leave the trial? | ||
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'''Questions about Costs''' | '''Questions about Costs''' | ||
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:*Will I have to pay for any of the treatments or tests? | :*Will I have to pay for any of the treatments or tests? | ||
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:*What costs will my health insurance cover? | :*What costs will my health insurance cover? | ||
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:*Who pays if I’m injured in the trial? | :*Who pays if I’m injured in the trial? | ||
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:*Who can help answer any questions from my insurance company? | :*Who can help answer any questions from my insurance company? | ||
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'''Questions about Daily Life''' | '''Questions about Daily Life''' | ||
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:*How could the trial affect my daily life? | :*How could the trial affect my daily life? | ||
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:*How often will I have to come to the hospital or clinic? | :*How often will I have to come to the hospital or clinic? | ||
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:*Will I have to stay in the hospital during the clinical trial? If so, how often and for how long? | :*Will I have to stay in the hospital during the clinical trial? If so, how often and for how long? | ||
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:*Will I have to travel long distances? | :*Will I have to travel long distances? | ||
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:*Will I have check-ups after the trial? | :*Will I have check-ups after the trial? | ||
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'''Questions about Comparing Choices''' | '''Questions about Comparing Choices''' | ||
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:*What are my other treatment choices, including standard treatments? | :*What are my other treatment choices, including standard treatments? | ||
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:*How does the treatment I would receive in this trial compare with the other treatment choices? | :*How does the treatment I would receive in this trial compare with the other treatment choices? | ||
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:*What will happen to my cancer without treatment? | :*What will happen to my cancer without treatment? | ||
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Understanding Clinical Trials Video Playlist | Understanding Clinical Trials Video Playlist | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 29 October 2019
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Treatment Clinical Trials
If you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial, be sure to ask your doctor, “Is there a clinical trial that I can join?” If your doctor offers you a trial, here are some questions you may want to ask.
Questions about the Trial
- What is the purpose of the trial?
- Why do the researchers believe that the treatment being studied may be better than the one being used now? Why may it not be better?
- How long will I be in the trial?
- What kinds of tests and treatments are involved?
- How will the doctor know if the treatment is working?
- How will I be told about the trial’s results?
- How long do I have to make up my mind about joining this trial?
- Who can I speak with about questions I have during and after the trial?
- Who will be in charge of my care?
- Is there someone I can talk to who has been in the trial?
Questions about Risks and Benefits
- What are the possible side effects or risks of the new treatment?
- What are the possible benefits?
- How do the possible risks and benefits of this trial compare to those of the standard treatment?
Questions about Your Rights
- How will my health information be kept private?
- What happens if I decide to leave the trial?
Questions about Costs
- Will I have to pay for any of the treatments or tests?
- What costs will my health insurance cover?
- Who pays if I’m injured in the trial?
- Who can help answer any questions from my insurance company?
Questions about Daily Life
- How could the trial affect my daily life?
- How often will I have to come to the hospital or clinic?
- Will I have to stay in the hospital during the clinical trial? If so, how often and for how long?
- Will I have to travel long distances?
- Will I have check-ups after the trial?
Questions about Comparing Choices
- What are my other treatment choices, including standard treatments?
- How does the treatment I would receive in this trial compare with the other treatment choices?
- What will happen to my cancer without treatment?
Understanding Clinical Trials Video Playlist
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