UW Carbone Cancer Center HomeClinical Trial Patient Questions
One of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center's greatest strengths is its involvement in groundbreaking clinical trials.
If you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial, here are some important questions to ask:
- Why would this clinical trial be important for me? What is the purpose of this clinical trial?
- What does the trial involve? What kinds of tests and treatments? Will I be hospitalized?
- What possible side effects could I expect from the study as compared with other treatment side effects? How will these side effects affect my daily life?
- How long will the study last?
- Who will monitor my care and safety while I am on the study?
- What support will be available for me and my caregivings during the trial? Can I talk with other people in the trial?
- What costs will my insurance company, Medicaid or managed care plans cover? Will I have any costs? Will any of the treatment be free?
- If I am harmed as a result of the research, what treatment would I be entitled to?
- What type of long-term follow-up care is part of the study?
- Are there other treatment options available to me and what are their advantages and disadvantages?
