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Why join a clinical trial?
Participating in a clinical trial helps researchers develop new drugs for depression and other illnesses while providing you with an alternative to standard treatment approaches.
Is there any cost to participate?
No. As a participant you receive free transportation to and from our site, and many of our studies will reimburse you for your time.
How do I know if a trial is right for me?
The first step is to talk to one of our specialists on the phone to assess your needs. If it seems like a good fit, a doctor will review the options with you so you can decide if you want to participate.
How is a clinical trial different than regular medical care?
Some clinical trial medications are not FDA approved, so they are not considered treatment. The goal of a clinical trial is to test a drug, not to treat a patient.
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Below you will find a list of the questions we get asked most frequently.
If your question is not answered below, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a voluntary medical research study involving humans. In the case of Adams Clinical, all of the studies conducted are testing drugs made by pharmaceutical companies. In the United States, pharmaceutical companies are not permitted to evaluate whether their own drugs are safe and effective, so a neutral third-party, such as Adams Clinical, must handle all aspects of testing. This third party has tight restrictions on its financial involvement in the pharmaceutical company and would face substantial criminal penalties for violating these limits.
There are four kinds of clinical trials performed in humans: Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV. A drug must successfully pass through one phase in order to be approved for the next. Adams Clinical conducts mostly Phase III studies, but it occasionally will also conduct Phase II and Phase IV studies. Phase I studies are designed to test whether a drug is safe. Phase II studies are designed to test the efficacy of a drug. Phase III studies are designed to confirm the positive results about the safety and efficacy of a drug among a much larger group of people.
Generally, when two Phase III studies reveal positive results for a drug, it may be submitted for approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Phase IV studies are performed after the FDA has approved a drug, and these studies are designed to collect additional information about a drug beyond basic safety and efficacy information.
Why should I participate in a Clinical Trial?
There are three reasons for participating in a clinical trial: receiving medical information, receiving compensation, and practicing altruism.
Medical information: Every participant in our industry clinical trials receives a medical evaluation, which at minimum includes a medical and psychiatric examination, an electrocardiogram, and an analysis of your blood chemistry by several physicians.
Compensation: Participating in a clinical trial is free. Participants are also compensated $25 to $150 per visit for time and travel, with the exact amount varying in each study.
Altruism: Your participation in a clinical trial will make a difference in the fields of psychiatry and neurology. The results of these studies will provide future patients with detailed information on the benefits and risks of drugs.
How much does it cost to participate?
Participating in a clinical trial is free. Every participant in our clinical trials receives some amount of free medical care, which at minimum includes a medical and psychiatric examination, an electrocardiogram, and an analysis of your blood chemistry by several physicians. Participants are also compensated $25 to $100 for time and travel, with the exact amount varying in each study.
Do I need health insurance to participate?
No, you do not need health insurance to participate.
Do I qualify to participate?
Each study has different requirements that participants must meet in order to sign up. Call us or apply online, and a specialist from our facility will call you to tell you more.
What happens if I want to stop participating in a trial?
Clinical trials are completely voluntary. You may decide you no longer want to participate at any time at no cost.
Is your office accessible by public transportation?
Yes, our office is easily accessible by public transportation. You can also call us at any time at 617-744-8542 to schedule a no-cost Uber to pick you up for your appointment. If you prefer public transportation, you should take the 71 bus, which travels from Harvard Square to Watertown Square. It has a stop right outside of our office. The 71 bus picks up in Harvard Square right inside the MBTA station red-line stop. If you are coming from Harvard Square our stop is Upland Road and is immediately after the Lloyd Road stop.
Our address is 521 Mount Auburn Street, Suite 203 Watertown, MA 02472.