What is Informed Consent?
Informed consent is a document that you are asked to read and sign that explains:
Why the study is being done
What you can expect
Possible side effect
Risks and benefits
Who will see your information
How the information is kept confidential
Who is sponsoring the trial
How to quit if you want to
Who to contact with questions
Details on all procedures and tests
Patient rights
Who can be in a study?
Each study has different requirements for participants such as age, gender, or medical condition. The research team will look at your medical history and study requirements to find out if you are eligible. Most studies involve more tests and visits than you would normally have for an illness or condition. There is no cost to participate, in fact you get paid at each study visit.
Why participate?
Saltzer is one of the few sites in Idaho paticipating in studies. The research department is staffed with experienced trial coordinators and physicians. Join a trial today and you will not only be helping researcher find new treatments, but will also learn new information about your condition and receive study-related medicines and exams at no cost.
For more information on current research trials, please click here.