How Is a Clinical Trial Conducted?

Depending on the type of study you participate in, the clinical trial is conducted
by a team that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers, and other
health care professionals. Once you have been given approval to participate,
the trial will follow this general procedure:

• You will be seen by the researchers before the trial to get your health history
  and assess your overall health.
  
• You will be given specific instructions about how to participate (this is
  called the study protocol).
  
• During the length of the trial you will be monitored. This may involve numerous
  doctor visits, tests, or other procedures.
  
• Once the trial is completed, you will be able to stay in touch with the team
  for follow-up treatment information.