What Can I Expect?

 Once you have enrolled in a study at the Drug Study Institute, you will receive a physical examination. Dr. Saponaro and a research staff member will review your medical history as well. A detailed description of your specific clinical trial and what's expected of you will be outlined in your consent form.
 Physicians and healthcare professionals that conduct clinical trials are committed to providing you with quality patient care and medical attention. You should feel free to discuss your medical treatment with your investigator or any research staff member at any time during the course of your clinical trial.
 Your safety is the number one priority in a clinical trial. Therefore, it's important that you take all your medication as prescribed, that you keep all of your scheduled visits, and that you answer your investigator's questions regarding how you feel and whether you've been taking your medication at the scheduled times.
 Many study volunteers appreciate the medical attention that they receive when they participate. Your study investigator needs to record any symptoms no matter how minor they may seem to you. If you miss your medication or you haven't taken it on schedule, tell your physician or research staff. Your input is valuable and important.
 When you participate in a clinical trial, your privacy is protected. Your medical records are confidential. The trial data that is provided to the pharmaceutical company and the FDA will not include your name or the names of other individuals participating in the study.
 As a volunteer, you have the right to leave your study at any time, for any reason.