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?

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?

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?