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Frequently Asked
Questions
1. Who takes part in clinical studies?
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Women of all ages, all races, and all educational
backgrounds
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Women interested in
improving their own health
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Women dedicated to advancing medical care for
others
2. What happens
after I submit my Interest Form?
- A Clinical Coordinator will contact
you by phone and give you as much information as you
desire.
- A conveniently timed office visit will be
scheduled. All your questions will be answered and a full
explanation of the benefits and risks of study participation will be
provided. WHR wants you to be fully informed.
- If you decide to
participate in the study and have met the inclusionary and exclusionary requirements,
you will next meet a WHR physician, and
receive a thorough physical exam and laboratory testing.
- Assuming all tests are normal, you will
receive the medication or therapy as dictated by the study
protocol.
- Follow up office visits, phone calls or diary keeping
will continue as long as the study dictates.
3. How long does a study
last?
- Clinical study designs and protocols vary. You will be
informed of all requirements before you choose to
participate.
4. Will my records be kept confidential?
- When you participate in a clinical trial,
your privacy is protected
and your medical records are confidential. WHR is HIPAA compliant. The research data
that is provided to the study sponsor (i.e. pharmaceutical
company) and the government organizations that oversee
the clinical trial, will not include your name or the names
of any other women participating in a clinical trial.
5. Can I
withdraw from the study?
- As a study volunteer, you have the right to
withdraw from a clinical trial at any time,
for any reason.
If you have any further questions,
please feel free to Contact Us.
For more information about WHR, please contact:
Women's Health Research
6036 North 19th Avenue
Suite 400-A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tel: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117
Email
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