22 Questions to Ask Before a Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

There are several key questions that a participant will want answered before enrolling in a clinical trial. These studies are highly customized and, for this reason, vary greatly. Because clinical trials differ, it is important to ask the right questions to determine if a particular trial is a good fit for you. Here's a list we've put together of twenty-two questions you should ask before considering participating in a prostate cancer clinical trial: 1. How long will the trial last? 2. What are the advantages of participating in this trial? 3. What are the possible disadvantages of participation? 4. When do I need to decide whether I want to participate in the trial? 5. What are the eligibility criteria? 6. In addition to the experimental treatment, what other treatments are offered in the trial? 7. How frequent are the study visits? 8. How long do the study visits last? 9. Where do study visits take place? 10. What tests are performed during study visits? 11. Can I go about my daily life while I participate in this trial? 12. Will I receive any payment for participating in this trial, or for associated costs such as travel? 13. Can I take my current medications or treatments while participating in the trial? 14. Will my trial information be available to me and my doctor after the trial is over? 15. Who will provide my healthcare during the trial? 16. Who will provide my medical care after the trial is over? 17. What contact information do I need should I experience side effects or have other concerns? 18. Will biospecimens (blood, urine, etc) be collected during the trial? 19. How many people are participating in this trial? 20. Will I be allowed to talk to study participants? 21. Will counseling be available during the trial? 22. If I decide to leave the trial before the study is over, what is the procedure? Read more about what questions should you ask about a clinical trial. Prostate Cancer News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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