Questions for the Clinical Trial Team
- Who is sponsoring the trial?
- What is the purpose of the clinical trial?
- What kinds of tests and treatments are involved?
- How might participating in the trial affect me?
- What are the possible risks and side effects of this treatment?
- What are the possible benefits of this treatment?
- How do the possible risks and benefits of the study compare with my current treatment?
- How long will the trial last?
- Who will pay for the treatment? Will I be reimbursed for other expenses?
- What costs will my health insurance cover?
- What type of follow-up care is part of the study?
- Will results of the trial be provided to me? How will I be told?
- How will my health information be kept private?
- What happens if I decide to leave the trial?
- Who will be in charge of my care? Will I be able to see my own
- doctor?
- Can I keep using the treatment after the study if it works for me?
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Dermatologist
- What are my other treatment options, including standard treatments?
- How does the treatment I would receive in this trial compare with the other treatment choices?
- What will happen to my alopecia areata without treatment?
- Will I be able to count on your continued support throughout the clinical trial?
Questions to Ask Yourself
- What are my personal reasons for participating?
- Do the possible benefits of participating outweigh the possible risks?
- Do I have all the information I need to feel informed in my decision including what is expected of me as a participant, my rights as a participant, and who to contact if I have questions or need help?