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QUESTIONS TO ASK
Don't hesitate to ask questions of your doctor, nurse, coordinator or any member of the clinical trial team. We have created a list of questions that you can bring with you to your first appointment. You can also use this list as a reference point of questions that you might want to ask.
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The following list can also be used to ask your provider about any treatment that they are interested in your taking.
IS A CLINICAL TRIAL RIGHT FOR ME?
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Is my current treatment regimen working?
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What are my treatment options?
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Am I a good candidate for a clinical trial?
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What is my overall health?
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Am I healthy enough to participate?
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If I decided to participate, would I have to travel to a different city for doctor's visits? Tests?
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Are there other trials that I would be a candidate for?
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Would I have to change my doctor in order to participate?
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WOULD MY DOCTOR RECOMMEND THIS TRIAL?
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How does this treatment work?
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What phase is the trial in?
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Why is this study being done?
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Do you know who I will get in contact with if I have problems. questions or concerns?
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How much do you know about this treatment?
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Do you know the results of previous phases for this treatment?
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Would my participation be covered by my insurance carrier?
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How long is the clinical trial? How long would I be in the trial?
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If the treatment is working, can I keep taking it after my participation in the trial ends?
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Will I be able to find out the results of the trial?
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Are there support groups for people involved in clinical trials?
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Is there long-term follow-up care as part of the trial? What is it?
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Are there reasons that I would be taken out of the trial? Am I allowed to leave the trial early?
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Do you know if there are any tests required before joining the trial, during or after trial? How often are they done?
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Are virtual visits available for any part of the trial?
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INTERESTED IN JOINING A CLINICAL TRIAL THAT YOU FOUND ONLINE?
Note that you will need to provide your physician with at least one of the following details:
1. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT#___________
(this is typically the best information to provide)
​2. Principal Investigator's name (if known)​
3. Sponsor (who is funding the trial?)​​
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Do you know of any clinical trials that you believe would be beneficial for me?
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IF NO:
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Would you mind looking into it and letting me know what you think of it?
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IF YES:
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What do you think about this specific trial?
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Do you believe that I would be a good participant for this trial?
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How does this treatment work?
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What is included in this trial?
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What will I be required to do?
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What are the benefits?
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Are there any known side effects? If yes, what are they?
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If I decided not to participate in this trial, what other treatment options are available to me?
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Do you believe that the treatment being offered through this trial is a good treatment alternative? Why? Or why not?
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Do I have to pay anything?
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Do you know if this trial offers compensation or financial assistance?
TAKE THE NEXT STEP: FIND A TRIAL
There are several ways to search and find a trial. You can call one of numbers to speak with a Sarkis Clinical Trials representative or fill out a form and someone will be in contact with you.