Trial Overview & Journey Sample
Here we show a clinical trial timeline — what a participant’s trial journey looks like, from the beginning to when they get the results. Each visit ‘milestone’ is explained: just click on the visit name for all the details.
CLINICAL TRIAL VISITS
The number of your clinical visits will depend on the specifics and length of the study. There may be follow-up visits that include a brief physical exam (not generally in phase IV observational), a review of your study medications and your symptoms, and lab tests.
- Ask any questions you may have
- Physical exam if required
- Discuss medical history change
- Depending on the trial protocol and medical condition, these could include lab tests, X-rays, CT scan, physical exam, etc.
- Ask any questions you may have
- Discuss possible side effects
- Discuss medical history change
- Discuss medication you are taking
- Discuss and account for drug intakes; review your diary
- Questionnaires on health, work issues, etc.
- Pills, injections provided*, and either administered by coordinator/nurse, or patient is taught how to self-administer
* Phases I-III. In phase IV observational trials, patients get their medication at a pharmacy through prescription.
The informed consent can be periodically updated during the trial (contact info, location change, side effects, etc.). If/when there are any changes or additions, you’ll be informed by the study coordinator.
- Continue journaling: enter medications, start/stop dates, dosages, reactions, health status, mood status, symptoms, etc. Complete any questionnaires that were not already done at the study clinic.
