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Questions to Ask

As you can see, you will have many considerations to weigh in making a decision about participating in a clinical trial. To help you keep track of all this information, here are a few key questions you should ask:

• What are the eligibility criteria for the trial, and do I meet those criteria?
• What are the potential side effects of the new treatment, and are there steps in place to treat side effects?
• Will participation in a clinical trial mean travel to another medical facility, city, or state? If so, how often?
• How much of my time will be required for the tests?
• Can members of my family accompany me to treatment?
• Does my insurance cover the costs of this clinical trial's treatment? Will the project "sponsor" pick up any of the costs?
• I know I can stop the trial at any time. If that happens, what next?

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