Q: What is a clinical research study? A: A clinical research study, also called a clinical trial, is a carefully controlled test of an investigational medicine or vaccine to see if it works safely in a group of volunteers. A clinical research study may also involve researching new uses for an already approved medicine. Q: Am I right for the study? A: It is important that clinical research studies include all kinds of people.  Every clinical research study is different because every investigational medicince is different.  Clinical research studies have a checklist to help find the types of volunteers they need. Talk to your doctor to see if there is a clinical research study that could be right for you. Q: What should I expect? A: If there is a study that is right for you, the clinical research team should tell you key facts and update you about the clinical research study including: • Study visits, tests, and procedures • The risk and benefits • Your privacy and your rights • Compensation, if any provided Q: How is the safety of the participant protected? A: The ethical and legal codes that govern medical practice also apply to clinical trials. In addition, most clinical research is federally regulated with built in safeguards to protect the participants. The trial follows a carefully controlled protocol, a study plan which details what researchers will do in the study. As a clinical trial progresses, researchers report the results of the trial at scientific meetings, to medical journals, and to various government agencies. Individual participants' names will remain secret and will not be mentioned in these reports. For more Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov or 1401 Professional Blvd., Suite 100 Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 471-4110 (800) 937-5373