Clinical trials study new treatments or medications to help improve how doctors treat and prevent disease.
We need more People of Color in these studies, because how a person responds to a treatment can vary based on their background, including race and ethnicity.
Without participation from underrepresented communities like ours, researchers might miss important information that can make treatment work better for us.
Being in a clinical trial has many benefits:
We review many clinical trials. If you have been diagnosed with a serious health condition, and are interested in learning about clinical trials, let’s chat.
Clinical trials are research studies with volunteers that are designed to answer specific questions about the safety or effectiveness of medical treatments and other therapies or new ways of using existing treatments.
Anyone can volunteer for a clinical trial, but each study has its own eligibility rules. Eligibility may be based on your age, gender, and health condition.
More diversity is needed in clinical trials, so we encourage patients of color to look for a clinical trial that might be a good fit.
The sponsor of the study and health insurance plans cover many of the research costs. If you need to travel to take part in a study, trials may cover the costs of travel, lodging, meals, parking, or child and elder care.
There are also support organizations that offer help. The CHMConnect patient support team can help you connect with those organizations.
Finding and joining a clinical trial can be confusing and overwhelming.
The CHMConnect patient support team can help you navigate this process and find a trial that is right for you.
Yes. Most clinical trials will pay you for study-related time and/or travel.
The amount varies by study and can range from $150 to $13,000. The total amount depends on the length of the trial and the treatment.
According to a 2021 National Institutes of Health study, the median compensation for a clinical trial was approximately $3,100.
A placebo is a pill or other substance that has no therapeutic effect. Many people think that clinical trials involve placebos, but only a small fraction of cancer clinical trials use them.
If a placebo is part of the trial you’re considering, you will be fully informed of that fact ahead of time. You would only be considered for such a trial when it’s safe and medically appropriate.
No. If you don’t have insurance or have other financial worries that may prevent you from taking part in a clinical trial, there are places to go for help.
Many federal health insurance programs, like Medicaid or Medicare, help pay the costs of care in clinical trials. Our team can direct you to the best resources.
No. Most clinical trials provide a trial-associated care team during the study, but they do not replace your primary health care team.
You may need to change some of your current medications, treatments, and/or diet. Your current doctor(s) and your clinical trial medical team should work together.
Yes. Your personal information is confidential and not attached to the clinical trial. Clinical trials must follow HIPAA regulations.
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If you are selected to join a clinical trial, you will be paid for your time.
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